Federal records document 97 natural disaster events in the Ethan, SD area (ZIP 57334). These include 57 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.8M. A total of 25 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (57 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (82%) 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 $34M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Ethan has experienced 9 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 11, 2019.
Ethan has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 25, 2023.
Ethan has experienced 6 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ethan was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $29.3M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jul 9, 2009), causing $6M in damages. 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 20, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57334 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (8 events), and tornadoes (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ethan, SD, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.4M in property damage.
Yes, Ethan (ZIP 57334) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $34M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Ethan has 6 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 $105K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57334 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $29.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $43.8M in property damage in the Ethan, SD area (ZIP 57334). 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 →