ZIP code 57368, covering Plankinton, SD, has 140 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 104 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
With 104 recorded incidents (74% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $320K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 6, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $521K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
Plankinton has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 9 (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 $19.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Plankinton has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 16, 2023.
Plankinton 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 $825K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2007.
Plankinton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 25, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Plankinton 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 57368 has experienced 140 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (104 events), severe wind events (14 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plankinton, SD, with 104 events documented. These events have caused a combined $320K in property damage.
Yes, Plankinton (ZIP 57368) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Plankinton 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 $825K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57368 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 $22.2M in property damage in the Plankinton, SD area (ZIP 57368). 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 →