ZIP code 57263, covering South Shore, SD, has 68 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 45 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 45 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
South Shore 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.
South Shore has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 1969.
South Shore 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.
South Shore 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 South Shore was Ice Storm on Dec 25, 2016, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 6, 1962), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57263 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), severe wind events (14 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Shore, SD, with 45 events documented.
Yes, South Shore (ZIP 57263) 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.
South Shore 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 1969.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57263 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 $2.4M in property damage in the South Shore, SD area (ZIP 57263). 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 →