Federal records document 123 natural disaster events in the Redfield, SD area (ZIP 57469). These include 104 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $390K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 85% of all recorded events (104 total). Of these, 2 (2%) 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 Jun 19, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
Redfield has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
Redfield has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $365K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2013.
Redfield has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 10, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Redfield was Flood on May 11, 1998, which caused $310K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57469 has experienced 123 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (104 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Redfield, SD, with 104 events documented.
Yes, Redfield (ZIP 57469) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $365K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2013.
Redfield 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 27, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57469 was Flood, which occurred on May 11, 1998. This event caused $310K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $390K in property damage in the Redfield, SD area (ZIP 57469). 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 →