Federal records document 127 natural disaster events in the Columbia, SD area (ZIP 57433). These include 92 hailstorms, 18 severe wind events, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.4M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (92 total). Of these, 3 (3%) 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 Jun 2, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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 Aug 22, 2021.
Columbia 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.
Columbia 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 1, 2009.
Columbia has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $277.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2002.
Columbia 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 Columbia was Flood on Jul 1, 2005, which caused $6.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 11, 1998), causing $460K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57433 has experienced 127 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (92 events), severe wind events (18 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Columbia, SD, with 92 events documented.
Yes, Columbia (ZIP 57433) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 1, 2009.
Columbia has 4 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 $277.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57433 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 $7.4M in property damage in the Columbia, SD area (ZIP 57433). 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 →