Geddes, SD (ZIP 57342) has experienced 84 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 59 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Geddes is hailstorms, with 59 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 25, 2024.
Geddes has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 20, 2006.
Geddes has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $29.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Geddes has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 2003.
Geddes has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 4, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Geddes was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $27.5M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jul 6, 1998), causing $3.2M in damages. 3" Hail on Jul 6, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57342 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Geddes, SD, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.7M in property damage.
Yes, Geddes (ZIP 57342) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $29.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Geddes has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $80K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57342 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $27.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35.9M in property damage in the Geddes, SD area (ZIP 57342). 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 →