Federal records document 144 natural disaster events in the Lucas, SD area (ZIP 57523). These include 115 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $23M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (115 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
Lucas has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. 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). Wind-related events have caused a combined $190K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 25, 2024.
Lucas has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 2019.
Lucas 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 20, 2006.
Lucas has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $11.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lucas was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $10.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 6, 2019), causing $7M in damages. 1.5" Hail on Jul 2, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57523 has experienced 144 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (115 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (7 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lucas, SD, with 115 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Lucas (ZIP 57523) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Lucas has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $8.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57523 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $10.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23M in property damage in the Lucas, SD area (ZIP 57523). 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 →