Federal records document 130 natural disaster events in the Dolton, SD area (ZIP 57319). These include 84 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $67.9M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (84 total). 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $416K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $12.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2007.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% 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). Wind-related events have caused a combined $534K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
Dolton has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $10.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 11, 2019.
Dolton has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $44.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dolton was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $40.8M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 9, 2013), causing $10M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 7, 1993 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57319 has experienced 130 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (84 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (10 events), and floods (9 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dolton, SD, with 84 events documented. These events have caused a combined $416K in property damage.
Yes, Dolton (ZIP 57319) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $44.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Dolton has 14 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 $12.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57319 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $40.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $67.9M in property damage in the Dolton, SD area (ZIP 57319). 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 →