Gary, SD (ZIP 57237) has experienced 71 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 43 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Gary is hailstorms, with 43 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Gary has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $193K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Gary has experienced 7 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). The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Gary 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.
Gary has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 23, 2013.
Gary has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 10, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gary was Ice Storm on Dec 25, 2016, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 14, 2007), causing $425K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57237 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (5 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gary, SD, with 43 events documented.
Yes, Gary (ZIP 57237) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 23, 2013.
Gary has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 28, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57237 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 $3.7M in property damage in the Gary, SD area (ZIP 57237). 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 →