Wentworth, SD (ZIP 57075) has experienced 116 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 73 hailstorms, 17 severe wind events, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (73 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Wentworth has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 21, 2023.
Wentworth has experienced 8 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $16.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Wentworth has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 1993.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wentworth was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $15.8M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Apr 11, 2019), causing $2.9M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 9, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57075 has experienced 116 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), severe wind events (17 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (8 events), and tornadoes (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wentworth, SD, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.7M in property damage.
Yes, Wentworth (ZIP 57075) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Wentworth has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 1993.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57075 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $15.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.5M in property damage in the Wentworth, SD area (ZIP 57075). 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 →