Lake Preston, SD (ZIP 57249) has experienced 104 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 75 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Lake Preston is hailstorms, with 75 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2023.
Lake Preston has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 28, 2005.
Lake Preston has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 28, 2020.
Lake Preston has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Lake Preston has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 5, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Preston was EF3 Tornado on Jun 16, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 16, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. 1.8" Hail on May 17, 2000 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57249 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (75 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), and floods (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Preston, SD, with 75 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.4M in property damage.
Yes, Lake Preston (ZIP 57249) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $255K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 5, 2023.
Lake Preston has 7 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 $5.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 28, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57249 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 16, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10M in property damage in the Lake Preston, SD area (ZIP 57249). 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 →