ZIP code 57278, covering Willow Lake, SD, has 92 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 67 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 67 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $101K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2024.
Willow Lake has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 2003.
Willow Lake has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 23, 2025.
Willow Lake has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $38K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2016.
Willow Lake 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Willow Lake was Flood on Apr 1, 2011, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 7, 2001), causing $320K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57278 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (67 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (3 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Willow Lake, SD, with 67 events documented. These events have caused a combined $101K in property damage.
Yes, Willow Lake (ZIP 57278) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 1, 2011.
Willow Lake has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $375K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57278 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 1, 2011. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Willow Lake, SD area (ZIP 57278). 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 →