ZIP code 57449, covering Houghton, SD, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.9M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Houghton is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2024.
Houghton 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.
Houghton has experienced 4 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 Jul 23, 2015.
Houghton 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.
Houghton has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $6.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2022.
Houghton has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Houghton 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 57449 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Houghton, SD, with 38 events documented.
Yes, Houghton (ZIP 57449) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2022.
Houghton has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57449 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 $6.9M in property damage in the Houghton, SD area (ZIP 57449). 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 →