Federal records document 177 natural disaster events in the Ipswich, SD area (ZIP 57451). These include 136 hailstorms, 30 severe wind events, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (136 total). Of these, 2 (1%) 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 Aug 5, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 22, 2021.
Ipswich has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 23, 2014.
Ipswich 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $74K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2016.
Ipswich 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 Ipswich was EF1 Tornado on Jun 19, 1979, which caused $2.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57451 has experienced 177 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (136 events), severe wind events (30 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ipswich, SD, with 136 events documented.
Yes, Ipswich (ZIP 57451) 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.
Ipswich has 7 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 23, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57451 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 19, 1979. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Ipswich, SD area (ZIP 57451). 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 →