Federal records document 152 natural disaster events in the Wetonka, SD area (ZIP 57481). These include 106 hailstorms, 24 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (106 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 Aug 5, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 16% 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.
Wetonka has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $77.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 4, 2020.
Wetonka has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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). 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 10, 2013.
Wetonka has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 25, 2018.
Wetonka 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 20, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wetonka was Flood on Jul 1, 2005, which caused $6.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 11, 1998), causing $460K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57481 has experienced 152 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (106 events), severe wind events (24 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wetonka, SD, with 106 events documented.
Yes, Wetonka (ZIP 57481) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 20, 2009.
Wetonka has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $77.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 4, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57481 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 1, 2005. This event caused $6.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.1M in property damage in the Wetonka, SD area (ZIP 57481). 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 →