ZIP code 57359, covering Letcher, SD, has 133 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 79 hailstorms, 31 floods, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 79 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (4%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 25, 2023.
There have been 31 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 24 (77%) 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 $21.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $68K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 25, 2023.
Letcher has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 28, 2005.
Letcher has experienced 4 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 $725K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 2003.
Letcher has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 25, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Letcher was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $16.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 1, 2011), causing $1M 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 57359 has experienced 133 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (79 events), floods (31 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Letcher, SD, with 79 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Letcher (ZIP 57359) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Letcher has 4 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 $725K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57359 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $16.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.3M in property damage in the Letcher, SD area (ZIP 57359). 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 →