De Smet, SD (ZIP 57231) has experienced 129 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 88 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.6M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for De Smet is hailstorms, with 88 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 21, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 28, 2020.
De Smet has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
De Smet has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 28, 2005.
De Smet has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 5, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for De Smet was EF4 Tornado on Jun 24, 2003, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 17, 2000), causing $2M in damages. Ice Storm on Nov 27, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57231 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (88 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (9 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in De Smet, SD, with 88 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.2M in property damage.
Yes, De Smet (ZIP 57231) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $55K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 5, 2023.
De Smet has 19 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 28, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57231 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 24, 2003. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.6M in property damage in the De Smet, SD area (ZIP 57231). 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 →