ZIP code 57374, covering Spencer, SD, has 82 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 51 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 163 injuries.
With 51 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $157K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 6, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (73%) 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 11, 2019.
Spencer has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $19.6M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2007.
Spencer has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $392K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
Spencer has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spencer was EF4 Tornado on May 30, 1998, which caused $17.4M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 30, 1998), causing $1.1M 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 57374 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spencer, SD, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $157K in property damage.
Yes, Spencer (ZIP 57374) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $150K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 16, 2014.
Spencer has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $19.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57374 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 30, 1998. This event caused $17.4M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.6M in property damage in the Spencer, SD area (ZIP 57374). 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 →