ZIP code 57212, covering Arlington, SD, has 151 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 99 hailstorms, 19 severe wind events, and 14 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
With 99 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. 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.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2022.
Arlington has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $22.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arlington 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. EF3 Tornado on Jun 16, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57212 has experienced 151 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (99 events), severe wind events (19 events), blizzards (14 events), tornadoes (11 events), and floods (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arlington, SD, with 99 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.7M in property damage.
Yes, Arlington (ZIP 57212) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
Arlington has 11 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57212 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 $37.2M in property damage in the Arlington, SD area (ZIP 57212). 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 →