Cresbard, SD (ZIP 57435) has experienced 88 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 72 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $55.5K.
With 72 recorded incidents (82% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (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 Jul 28, 2025.
Cresbard has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. 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 5, 2022.
Cresbard has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 27, 1999.
Cresbard has experienced 1 blizzard 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). Winter storm events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2016.
Cresbard has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 8, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cresbard was EF1 Tornado on Apr 19, 1973, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57435 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cresbard, SD, with 72 events documented.
Yes, Cresbard (ZIP 57435) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 8, 2009.
Cresbard has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 27, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57435 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 19, 1973. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $55.5K in property damage in the Cresbard, SD area (ZIP 57435). 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 →