ZIP code 57521, covering Belvidere, SD, has 120 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 90 hailstorms, 16 severe wind events, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Belvidere is hailstorms, with 90 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $898.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $51K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 26, 2025.
Belvidere has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2016.
Belvidere has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 9, 2024.
Belvidere has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $520K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2011.
Belvidere has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 12, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belvidere was Blizzard on Mar 23, 2009, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Nov 5, 2008), causing $600K in damages.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57521 has experienced 120 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (90 events), severe wind events (16 events), blizzards (7 events), wildfires (3 events), floods (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belvidere, SD, with 90 events documented. These events have caused a combined $898.5K in property damage.
Yes, Belvidere (ZIP 57521) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $520K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2011.
Belvidere has 1 recorded tornado event 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 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57521 was Blizzard, which occurred on Mar 23, 2009. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.6M in property damage in the Belvidere, SD area (ZIP 57521). 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 →