Federal records document 175 natural disaster events in the Wessington Sprin, SD area (ZIP 57382). These include 126 hailstorms, 20 severe wind events, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $69.9M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (126 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (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 $55.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
There have been 11 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2014.
Wessington Sprin has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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.
Wessington Sprin has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 21, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wessington Sprin was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $45.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2019), causing $9M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 18, 2014 also caused significant damage ($5.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57382 has experienced 175 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (126 events), severe wind events (20 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (5 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wessington Sprin, SD, with 126 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.5M in property damage.
Yes, Wessington Sprin (ZIP 57382) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $55.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Wessington Sprin has 11 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 $8.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57382 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $45.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $69.9M in property damage in the Wessington Sprin, SD area (ZIP 57382). 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 →