Federal records document 57 natural disaster events in the Bradley, SD area (ZIP 57217). These include 39 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (39 total). Of these, 2 (5%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2022.
Bradley has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $8.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2024.
Bradley has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 2020.
Bradley has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2022.
Bradley has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $38K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bradley was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $6.9M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 1, 2019), causing $471.7K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57217 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bradley, SD, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Bradley (ZIP 57217) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2024.
Bradley has 4 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 $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57217 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $6.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.3M in property damage in the Bradley, SD area (ZIP 57217). 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 →