ZIP code 57248, covering Lake Norden, SD, has 105 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 70 hailstorms, 22 severe wind events, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $997.5K. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
With 70 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 2, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $215K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Lake Norden 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.
Lake Norden has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2022.
Lake Norden 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 $741K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Norden was Flood on Apr 1, 2011, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 21, 2013), causing $215K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57248 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), severe wind events (22 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Norden, SD, with 70 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Lake Norden (ZIP 57248) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $741K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 1, 2011.
Lake Norden has 4 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 $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57248 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 1, 2011. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $997.5K in property damage in the Lake Norden, SD area (ZIP 57248). 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 →