Government records show 244 natural disaster events affecting the Aberdeen, SD area (ZIP 57401) — a notably active disaster history. These include 170 hailstorms, 46 severe wind events, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Aberdeen is hailstorms, with 170 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (1%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
There have been 46 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 4, 2020.
Aberdeen has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $12.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2009.
Aberdeen 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 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 10, 2013.
Aberdeen has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 25, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Aberdeen was Flood on Jul 1, 2005, which caused $6.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 5, 2007), causing $5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 31, 1996 also caused significant damage ($750K).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57401 has experienced 244 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (170 events), severe wind events (46 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (6 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Aberdeen, SD, with 170 events documented.
Yes, Aberdeen (ZIP 57401) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2009.
Aberdeen has 12 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 4, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57401 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 1, 2005. This event caused $6.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.6M in property damage in the Aberdeen, SD area (ZIP 57401). 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 →