Wilmot, SD (ZIP 57279) has experienced 66 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Wilmot is hailstorms, with 45 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Wilmot has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2012.
Wilmot has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $980K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 22, 2009.
Wilmot has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2016.
Wilmot 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 8, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wilmot was EF1 Tornado on Jun 19, 1979, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 25, 2016), causing $1.2M in damages. Flood on May 11, 1998 also caused significant damage ($580K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57279 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilmot, SD, with 45 events documented.
Yes, Wilmot (ZIP 57279) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $980K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 22, 2009.
Wilmot has 5 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57279 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 19, 1979. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.9M in property damage in the Wilmot, SD area (ZIP 57279). 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 →