Federal records document 132 natural disaster events in the Saint Lawrence, SD area (ZIP 57373). These include 114 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 86% of all recorded events (114 total). 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2024.
Saint Lawrence has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 23, 2024.
Saint Lawrence has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 30, 2020.
Saint Lawrence 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2013.
Saint Lawrence 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.
Saint Lawrence has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 21, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Lawrence was Flood on Apr 1, 2011, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 30, 2010), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57373 has experienced 132 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (114 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Lawrence, SD, with 114 events documented.
Yes, Saint Lawrence (ZIP 57373) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2013.
Saint Lawrence has 5 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 $5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 30, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57373 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 1, 2011. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Saint Lawrence, SD area (ZIP 57373). 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 →