Roslyn, SD (ZIP 57261) has experienced 55 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Roslyn is hailstorms, with 40 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 14, 2025.
Roslyn has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Roslyn has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $277.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 1981.
Roslyn has experienced 2 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 $665K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 23, 2020.
Roslyn has experienced 1 flood 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 11, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Roslyn was Flood on May 11, 1998, which caused $1.9M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 25, 2016), causing $665K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57261 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Roslyn, SD, with 40 events documented.
Yes, Roslyn (ZIP 57261) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 11, 1998.
Roslyn has 3 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 $277.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 1981.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57261 was Flood, which occurred on May 11, 1998. This event caused $1.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Roslyn, SD area (ZIP 57261). 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 →