Veblen, SD (ZIP 57270) has experienced 77 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 56 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Veblen is hailstorms, with 56 recorded events making up 73% 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Veblen has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $13.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
Veblen 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 $289K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Veblen has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Veblen was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $12.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 11, 1998), causing $320K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57270 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), severe wind events (13 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Veblen, SD, with 56 events documented.
Yes, Veblen (ZIP 57270) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
Veblen has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57270 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $12.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.4M in property damage in the Veblen, SD area (ZIP 57270). 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 →