Federal records document 159 natural disaster events in the Kimball, SD area (ZIP 57355). These include 125 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (125 total). Of these, 4 (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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
Kimball has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $405K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Kimball has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 22, 2020.
Kimball has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $9.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Kimball has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kimball was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Jun 20, 1997), causing $6M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 19, 1979 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57355 has experienced 159 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (125 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kimball, SD, with 125 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.2M in property damage.
Yes, Kimball (ZIP 57355) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Kimball has 12 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 $5.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57355 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.9M in property damage in the Kimball, SD area (ZIP 57355). 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 →