Roscoe, SD (ZIP 57471) has experienced 153 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 130 hailstorms, 18 severe wind events, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $74K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 130 recorded incidents (85% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
There have been 18 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). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2022.
Roscoe 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.
Roscoe has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Roscoe was Ice Storm on Dec 25, 2016, which caused $74K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Weather (Jan 3, 2014).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57471 has experienced 153 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (130 events), severe wind events (18 events), blizzards (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Roscoe, SD, with 130 events documented.
Roscoe has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57471 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 25, 2016. This event caused $74K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $74K in property damage in the Roscoe, SD area (ZIP 57471). 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 →