Lebanon, SD (ZIP 57455) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Lebanon is hailstorms, with 26 recorded events making up 76% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2023.
Lebanon has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 3, 1981.
Lebanon has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $7.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Lebanon has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lebanon was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $7.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 19, 1979), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57455 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lebanon, SD, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Lebanon (ZIP 57455) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Lebanon has 4 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 3, 1981.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57455 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $7.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.3M in property damage in the Lebanon, SD area (ZIP 57455). 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 →