ZIP code 57428, covering Bowdle, SD, has 134 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 103 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bowdle is hailstorms, with 103 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Bowdle has experienced 10 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $552.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2010.
Bowdle has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $18M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Bowdle has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2016.
Bowdle has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 9, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bowdle was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 17, 2018), causing $3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57428 has experienced 134 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (103 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bowdle, SD, with 103 events documented.
Yes, Bowdle (ZIP 57428) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Bowdle has 10 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 $552.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57428 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.6M in property damage in the Bowdle, SD area (ZIP 57428). 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 →