Leola, SD (ZIP 57456) has experienced 142 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 104 hailstorms, 17 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 104 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (4%) 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% 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). Wind-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2022.
Leola has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 4, 2020.
Leola has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $37.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
Leola 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Leola was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $36M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 19, 1979), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Apr 1, 2019 also caused significant damage ($745.3K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57456 has experienced 142 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (104 events), severe wind events (17 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (8 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leola, SD, with 104 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200K in property damage.
Yes, Leola (ZIP 57456) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $37.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
Leola has 10 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 Jul 4, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57456 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 $40.7M in property damage in the Leola, SD area (ZIP 57456). 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 →