Government agency data shows 28 natural disaster events for ZIP 57061 in Sinai, SD. These include 14 blizzards, 7 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (14 total). Of these, 6 (43%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 28, 2019.
Sinai has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
Sinai has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2022.
Sinai has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $22M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
Sinai has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sinai was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $21.5M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 28, 2002), causing $3M in damages. Ice Storm on Nov 28, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57061 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (14 events), hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sinai, SD, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Sinai (ZIP 57061) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
Sinai has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57061 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $21.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.6M in property damage in the Sinai, SD area (ZIP 57061). 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 →