Government records show 207 natural disaster events affecting the Miller, SD area (ZIP 57362) — a notably active disaster history. These include 173 hailstorms, 17 severe wind events, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
With 173 recorded incidents (84% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 6, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 23, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 30, 2020.
Miller has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $164K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Miller has experienced 2 blizzards on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 1, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Miller was EF1 Tornado on Jun 19, 1979, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 18, 1964), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57362 has experienced 207 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (173 events), severe wind events (17 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Miller, SD, with 173 events documented.
Yes, Miller (ZIP 57362) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $164K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Miller has 12 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 30, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57362 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 19, 1979. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.3M in property damage in the Miller, SD area (ZIP 57362). 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 →