Federal records document 155 natural disaster events in the Woonsocket, SD area (ZIP 57385). These include 109 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 15 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (109 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (69%) 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. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $127K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Woonsocket has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 23, 2015.
Woonsocket has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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.
Woonsocket has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 25, 1986.
The most significant disaster event on record for Woonsocket was 1" Hail on Jul 3, 2022, which caused $2.4M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jul 7, 1996), causing $1.1M in damages. Flood on Apr 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57385 has experienced 155 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (109 events), floods (16 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (6 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Woonsocket, SD, with 109 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.2M in property damage.
Yes, Woonsocket (ZIP 57385) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2023.
Woonsocket has 8 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 23, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57385 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jul 3, 2022. This event caused $2.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.7M in property damage in the Woonsocket, SD area (ZIP 57385). 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 →