ZIP code 57059, covering Scotland, SD, has 153 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 110 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.9M.
With 110 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $12.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (71%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $22.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $815K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
Scotland has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2010.
Scotland has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2007.
Scotland has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 4, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scotland was Flood on Apr 1, 2019, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Jul 9, 2009), causing $11.8M in damages. Flood on Apr 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57059 has experienced 153 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (110 events), floods (14 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scotland, SD, with 110 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.4M in property damage.
Yes, Scotland (ZIP 57059) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2023.
Scotland has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57059 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 1, 2019. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.9M in property damage in the Scotland, SD area (ZIP 57059). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →