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57077 Worthing, SD — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Worthing, SD (57077)

ZIP code 57077, covering Worthing, SD, has 99 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 49 hailstorms, 27 severe wind events, and 13 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 49 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.

💨 Severe wind events

There have been 27 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (62%) 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 $15.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Worthing has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 28, 2021.

🌊 Floods

Worthing has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2022.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Worthing has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 17, 2008.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Worthing was EF2 Tornado on Jul 14, 1970, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 9, 2013), causing $15M in damages. 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 28, 2021 also caused significant damage ($3M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Worthing, SD (57077)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57077 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), severe wind events (27 events), blizzards (13 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 57077?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Worthing, SD, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 57077 (Worthing) prone to flooding?

Yes, Worthing (ZIP 57077) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2022.

Has Worthing (57077) ever been hit by a tornado?

Worthing has 7 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 $28.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 28, 2021.

What was the worst natural disaster in Worthing, SD?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57077 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 14, 1970. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 57077?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47.2M in property damage in the Worthing, SD area (ZIP 57077). 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 →

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