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57531 Draper, SD — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Draper, SD (57531)

Draper, SD (ZIP 57531) has experienced 106 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 75 hailstorms, 18 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 75 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (4%) 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 13, 2025.

💨 Severe wind events

There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Draper has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 1975.

🔥 Wildfires

Draper has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 8, 2018.

🌊 Floods

Draper 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2019.

❄️ Blizzards

Draper has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2016.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Draper was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $5M in property damage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Draper, SD (57531)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57531 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (75 events), severe wind events (18 events), tornadoes (4 events), wildfires (4 events), floods (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 57531?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Draper, SD, with 75 events documented.

Is ZIP code 57531 (Draper) prone to flooding?

Yes, Draper (ZIP 57531) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2019.

Has Draper (57531) ever been hit by a tornado?

Draper 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 $52.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 1975.

What was the worst natural disaster in Draper, SD?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57531 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 57531?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.1M in property damage in the Draper, SD area (ZIP 57531). 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 →

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