Alpena, SD (ZIP 57312) has experienced 115 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 79 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Alpena is hailstorms, with 79 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (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 $2.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2023.
Alpena has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Alpena has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 28, 2005.
Alpena has experienced 5 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 23, 2015.
Alpena has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 9, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alpena was EF2 Tornado on Jun 18, 2014, which caused $5.2M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jul 3, 2022), causing $2.4M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 24, 2006 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57312 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (79 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alpena, SD, with 79 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.5M in property damage.
Yes, Alpena (ZIP 57312) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2023.
Alpena has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $7.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 23, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57312 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 18, 2014. This event caused $5.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.4M in property damage in the Alpena, SD area (ZIP 57312). 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 →