ZIP code 57317, covering Bonesteel, SD, has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 52 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 52 recorded incidents (80% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $219K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Bonesteel has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 20, 2006.
Bonesteel has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Bonesteel has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 25, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bonesteel was Ice Storm on Nov 27, 2005, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 16, 1992), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57317 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bonesteel, SD, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $219K in property damage.
Bonesteel has 4 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 28, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57317 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Nov 27, 2005. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Bonesteel, SD area (ZIP 57317). 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 →