Grenville, SD (ZIP 57239) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 33 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
With 33 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Grenville has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Grenville 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 19, 2009.
Grenville has experienced 2 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 $665K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 23, 2020.
Grenville has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 1981.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grenville was Flood on May 11, 1998, which caused $1.9M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 25, 2016), causing $665K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57239 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grenville, SD, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Grenville (ZIP 57239) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 19, 2009.
Grenville has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 1981.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57239 was Flood, which occurred on May 11, 1998. This event caused $1.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.7M in property damage in the Grenville, SD area (ZIP 57239). 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 →