ZIP code 57221, covering Bryant, SD, has 101 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 72 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $631K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 72 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2022.
Bryant has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2022.
Bryant 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.
Bryant has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $241K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 22, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bryant was EF3 Tornado on Jun 21, 1961, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 7, 2001), causing $191K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57221 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (6 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bryant, SD, with 72 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4K in property damage.
Yes, Bryant (ZIP 57221) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $241K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 22, 2009.
Bryant has 9 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 $350K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57221 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 21, 1961. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $631K in property damage in the Bryant, SD area (ZIP 57221). 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 →