Federal records document 110 natural disaster events in the Altamont, SD area (ZIP 57226). These include 72 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (72 total). Of these, 2 (3%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $193K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Altamont has experienced 5 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 29, 2025.
Altamont has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $201K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Altamont was Ice Storm on Dec 25, 2016, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 21, 2013), causing $193K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57226 has experienced 110 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (14 events), blizzards (5 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Altamont, SD, with 72 events documented.
Yes, Altamont (ZIP 57226) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $201K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Altamont has 15 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 $175K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 28, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57226 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 25, 2016. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Altamont, SD area (ZIP 57226). 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 →