Federal records document 64 natural disaster events in the Albee, SD area (ZIP 57259). These include 40 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (40 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Albee has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2022.
Albee has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Albee 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.
Albee 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 $915K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 23, 2009.
Albee 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 Albee was Ice Storm on Dec 25, 2016, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 14, 2007), causing $425K in damages.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57259 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Albee, SD, with 40 events documented.
Yes, Albee (ZIP 57259) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $915K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 23, 2009.
Albee has 10 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57259 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 $3M in property damage in the Albee, SD area (ZIP 57259). 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 →