Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 57214 in Badger, SD. These include 15 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (15 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2024.
Badger has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $36K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 12, 2023.
Badger has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $741K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 1, 2011.
Badger has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 16, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Badger was 1.8" Hail on Jun 22, 1997, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 1, 2011), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57214 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Badger, SD, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Yes, Badger (ZIP 57214) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $741K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 1, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57214 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 22, 1997. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Badger, SD area (ZIP 57214). 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 →