Federal records document 100 natural disaster events in the Florence, SD area (ZIP 57235). These include 65 hailstorms, 16 severe wind events, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.2M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (65 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $574K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
Florence has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $425K in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 16, 2023.
Florence has experienced 5 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Florence has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $8.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Florence was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $6.9M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jul 18, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Apr 7, 2001 also caused significant damage ($785K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57235 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), severe wind events (16 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (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 Florence, SD, with 65 events documented.
Yes, Florence (ZIP 57235) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
Florence has 5 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57235 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 $12.2M in property damage in the Florence, SD area (ZIP 57235). 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 →