Federal records document 144 natural disaster events in the Britton, SD area (ZIP 57430). These include 104 hailstorms, 23 severe wind events, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (104 total). 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $12.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Britton has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $19.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 12, 2023.
Britton has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $505K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 2014.
Britton has experienced 3 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $289K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Britton was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $18.2M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jul 3, 2003), causing $5M in damages. 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 3, 2003 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57430 has experienced 144 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (104 events), severe wind events (23 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Britton, SD, with 104 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.5M in property damage.
Yes, Britton (ZIP 57430) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 12, 2023.
Britton has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $505K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57430 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $18.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37.9M in property damage in the Britton, SD area (ZIP 57430). 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 →