Waubay, SD (ZIP 57273) has experienced 92 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 53 hailstorms, 23 severe wind events, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Waubay is hailstorms, with 53 recorded events making up 58% 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 Jun 16, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 25% 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 May 12, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (83%) 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 $20M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Waubay 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.
Waubay has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waubay was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $9.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2019), causing $6.9M in damages. Flood on May 11, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1.9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57273 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), severe wind events (23 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waubay, SD, with 53 events documented.
Yes, Waubay (ZIP 57273) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Waubay has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57273 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $9.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.6M in property damage in the Waubay, SD area (ZIP 57273). 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 →