Federal records document 105 natural disaster events in the Roswell, SD area (ZIP 57349). These include 69 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.4M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (69 total). 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 $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 22, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2007.
Roswell has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 8 (100%) 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 $20M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Roswell has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 28, 2005.
Roswell has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
Roswell has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 19, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Roswell was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $18.9M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 16, 1992), causing $2.5M 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 57349 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Roswell, SD, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $140K in property damage.
Yes, Roswell (ZIP 57349) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Roswell has 15 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57349 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $18.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.4M in property damage in the Roswell, SD area (ZIP 57349). 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 →