ZIP code 57344, covering Harrison, SD, has 61 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $61.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 36 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 6, 2025.
Harrison has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $48.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Harrison has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $11.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 9, 2013.
Harrison has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2024.
Harrison has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
Harrison has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 1983.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harrison was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $27.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2019), causing $15.7M in damages. Winter Storm on Apr 9, 2013 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57344 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harrison, SD, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Harrison (ZIP 57344) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $48.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Harrison has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57344 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 $61.6M in property damage in the Harrison, SD area (ZIP 57344). 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 →