ZIP code 57386, covering Yale, SD, has 53 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 23 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $58K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $82K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 23, 2025.
Yale 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.
Yale has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2022.
Yale has experienced 1 flood 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Yale was EF3 Tornado on Jun 24, 2003, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 1, 2011), causing $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 57386 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Yale, SD, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $58K in property damage.
Yes, Yale (ZIP 57386) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 1, 2011.
Yale has 9 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57386 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 24, 2003. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Yale, SD area (ZIP 57386). 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 →