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57467 Orient, SD — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Orient, SD (57467)

ZIP code 57467, covering Orient, SD, has 98 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 78 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Orient is hailstorms, with 78 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Orient has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 30, 2020.

💨 Severe wind events

Orient has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 23, 2021.

🌊 Floods

Orient 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 $36.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2023.

❄️ Blizzards

Orient has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2016.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Orient was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $35.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 18, 1964), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Apr 1, 2019 also caused significant damage ($829.5K).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Orient, SD (57467)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57467 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (78 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 57467?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orient, SD, with 78 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 57467 (Orient) prone to flooding?

Yes, Orient (ZIP 57467) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $36.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2023.

Has Orient (57467) ever been hit by a tornado?

Orient has 8 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 30, 2020.

What was the worst natural disaster in Orient, SD?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57467 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $35.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 57467?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39.4M in property damage in the Orient, SD area (ZIP 57467). 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 →

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