Hayes, SD (ZIP 57537) has experienced 96 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 67 hailstorms, 25 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $194K. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 67 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 26, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 26% 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 16, 2025.
Hayes has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 1974.
Hayes has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $144K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hayes was Ice Storm on Dec 25, 2016, which caused $144K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57537 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (67 events), severe wind events (25 events), tornadoes (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hayes, SD, with 67 events documented.
Hayes has 3 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 $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57537 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 25, 2016. This event caused $144K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $194K in property damage in the Hayes, SD area (ZIP 57537). 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 →