Federal records document 179 natural disaster events in the Chamberlain, SD area (ZIP 57325). These include 131 hailstorms, 17 severe wind events, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $40M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (131 total). Of these, 2 (2%) 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $748K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $650K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2025.
Chamberlain has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $12.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Chamberlain has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $25.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
Chamberlain has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 22, 2020.
Chamberlain has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 7, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chamberlain was EF3 Tornado on Jun 16, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2019), causing $10.6M in damages. Ice Storm on Nov 27, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57325 has experienced 179 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (131 events), severe wind events (17 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (7 events), earthquakes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chamberlain, SD, with 131 events documented. These events have caused a combined $748K in property damage.
Yes, Chamberlain (ZIP 57325) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Chamberlain has 9 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 $25.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57325 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 16, 1992. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40M in property damage in the Chamberlain, SD area (ZIP 57325). 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 →