Federal records document 84 natural disaster events in the Bemis, SD area (ZIP 57238). These include 56 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (56 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 2, 2025.
Bemis has experienced 10 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Bemis has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Bemis 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.
Bemis has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $11.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bemis was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $11.4M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 25, 2016), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57238 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (5 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bemis, SD, with 56 events documented.
Yes, Bemis (ZIP 57238) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Bemis has 10 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 $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 28, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57238 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $11.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.2M in property damage in the Bemis, SD area (ZIP 57238). 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 →