Hamill, SD (ZIP 57534) has experienced 84 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 66 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M.
With 66 recorded incidents (79% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
Hamill has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2025.
Hamill has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $77.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Hamill has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hamill was 2" Hail on Aug 3, 2009, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Mar 30, 2009), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57534 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hamill, SD, with 66 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Hamill has 6 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 $77.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 28, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57534 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Aug 3, 2009. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5M in property damage in the Hamill, SD area (ZIP 57534). 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 →