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57353 Iroquois, SD — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Iroquois, SD (57353)

ZIP code 57353, covering Iroquois, SD, has 138 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 94 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.6M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 94 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $534K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 21, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2022.

💨 Severe wind events

There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $42K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 26, 2024.

❄️ Blizzards

Iroquois has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 Nov 28, 2005.

🌊 Floods

Iroquois has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $34M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2019.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Iroquois was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $32M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 24, 2003), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 24, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Iroquois, SD (57353)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57353 has experienced 138 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (94 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (9 events), and floods (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 57353?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Iroquois, SD, with 94 events documented. These events have caused a combined $534K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 57353 (Iroquois) prone to flooding?

Yes, Iroquois (ZIP 57353) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $34M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2019.

Has Iroquois (57353) ever been hit by a tornado?

Iroquois has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2022.

What was the worst natural disaster in Iroquois, SD?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57353 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $32M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 57353?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.6M in property damage in the Iroquois, SD area (ZIP 57353). 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 →

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