ZIP code 57251, covering Marvin, SD, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 39 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2022.
Marvin has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Marvin has experienced 3 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 1, 2025.
Marvin has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 22, 2009.
Marvin has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2022.
Marvin has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 24, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marvin was Ice Storm on Dec 25, 2016, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 7, 2001), causing $240K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57251 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marvin, SD, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Marvin (ZIP 57251) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $260K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 22, 2009.
Marvin has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57251 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 25, 2016. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Marvin, SD area (ZIP 57251). 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 →