Federal records document 81 natural disaster events in the Hosmer, SD area (ZIP 57448). These include 64 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $520K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (64 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% 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 Jun 14, 2022.
Hosmer has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2016.
Hosmer has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hosmer was Ice Storm on Dec 25, 2016, which caused $270K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 28, 1961), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57448 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hosmer, SD, with 64 events documented.
Hosmer has 2 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57448 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 25, 2016. This event caused $270K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $520K in property damage in the Hosmer, SD area (ZIP 57448). 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 →