Federal records document 91 natural disaster events in the Tolstoy, SD area (ZIP 57475). These include 77 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $26M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 85% of all recorded events (77 total). Of these, 4 (5%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
Tolstoy has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 23, 2021.
Tolstoy has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 2001.
Tolstoy 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 $23.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tolstoy was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $22.8M 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 57475 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tolstoy, SD, with 77 events documented.
Yes, Tolstoy (ZIP 57475) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
Tolstoy 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57475 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $22.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26M in property damage in the Tolstoy, SD area (ZIP 57475). 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 →