Federal records document 121 natural disaster events in the Hayti, SD area (ZIP 57241). These include 82 hailstorms, 23 severe wind events, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $554.5K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (82 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 2, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Hayti has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2022.
Hayti has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $36K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 12, 2023.
Hayti has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $266K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 22, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hayti was EF2 Tornado on Jul 22, 1981, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 7, 2001), causing $191K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57241 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (82 events), severe wind events (23 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (6 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 Hayti, SD, with 82 events documented.
Yes, Hayti (ZIP 57241) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $266K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 22, 2009.
Hayti has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57241 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 22, 1981. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $554.5K in property damage in the Hayti, SD area (ZIP 57241). 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 →