Frederick, SD (ZIP 57441) has experienced 161 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 106 hailstorms, 23 severe wind events, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.4M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
With 106 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (6%) 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 $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (13%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (92%) 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 $44.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $877.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2010.
Frederick 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.
Frederick 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 Frederick was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $36M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 1, 2005), causing $6.4M in damages. 110 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 14, 2022 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57441 has experienced 161 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (106 events), severe wind events (23 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (6 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Frederick, SD, with 106 events documented. These events have caused a combined $325K in property damage.
Yes, Frederick (ZIP 57441) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $44.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
Frederick has 11 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 $877.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57441 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $36M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47.4M in property damage in the Frederick, SD area (ZIP 57441). 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 →