Highmore, SD (ZIP 57345) has experienced 172 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 134 hailstorms, 19 severe wind events, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Highmore is hailstorms, with 134 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 26, 2025.
Highmore 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 $45.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Highmore has experienced 7 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 $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 2020.
Highmore has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 4, 1983.
Highmore has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 30, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Highmore was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $35.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2019), causing $7.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2019 also caused significant damage ($984.5K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57345 has experienced 172 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (134 events), severe wind events (19 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (7 events), earthquake (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Highmore, SD, with 134 events documented.
Yes, Highmore (ZIP 57345) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $45.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Highmore has 7 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 $52.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57345 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $35.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45.8M in property damage in the Highmore, SD area (ZIP 57345). 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 →