Wolsey, SD (ZIP 57384) has experienced 119 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 79 hailstorms, 19 severe wind events, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wolsey is hailstorms, with 79 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 23, 2025.
Wolsey has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 28, 2019.
Wolsey has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $15.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 2006.
Wolsey has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 2, 2019.
Wolsey has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 15, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wolsey was EF3 Tornado on Aug 24, 2006, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was 1.5" Hail (Jul 3, 2022), causing $1.4M 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 57384 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (79 events), severe wind events (19 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wolsey, SD, with 79 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Wolsey (ZIP 57384) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $160K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 2, 2019.
Wolsey has 6 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 $15.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57384 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 24, 2006. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.1M in property damage in the Wolsey, SD area (ZIP 57384). 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 →