Milbank, SD (ZIP 57252) has experienced 126 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 78 hailstorms, 27 severe wind events, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Milbank is hailstorms, with 78 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 21, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $131K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2022.
Milbank 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.
Milbank 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 $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Milbank 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 Milbank was EF1 Tornado on Jun 19, 1979, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 25, 2016), causing $1.8M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 17, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57252 has experienced 126 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (78 events), severe wind events (27 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Milbank, SD, with 78 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Milbank (ZIP 57252) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $800K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Milbank has 13 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 $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57252 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 19, 1979. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.1M in property damage in the Milbank, SD area (ZIP 57252). 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 →