Yankton, SD (ZIP 57078) has experienced 185 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 139 hailstorms, 18 severe wind events, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $54.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (139 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $19.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $725K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 24, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2007.
Yankton 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 $32.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Yankton has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $170.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 28, 2018.
Yankton has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 21, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Yankton was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $22.4M in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Jul 9, 2009), causing $11.8M in damages. Flood on Mar 13, 2019 also caused significant damage ($9.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57078 has experienced 185 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (139 events), severe wind events (18 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (6 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Yankton, SD, with 139 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.7M in property damage.
Yes, Yankton (ZIP 57078) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Yankton has 13 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57078 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $22.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $54.3M in property damage in the Yankton, SD area (ZIP 57078). 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 →