Federal records document 88 natural disaster events in the Herrick, SD area (ZIP 57538). These include 68 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (68 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $247.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Herrick 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.
Herrick has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 Jul 28, 2025.
Herrick has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 25, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Herrick was EF1 Tornado on Aug 6, 2019, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Nov 27, 2005), causing $1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 9, 2002 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57538 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), and severe wind events (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Herrick, SD, with 68 events documented. These events have caused a combined $247.2K in property damage.
Herrick has 7 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 Jul 28, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57538 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 6, 2019. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10M in property damage in the Herrick, SD area (ZIP 57538). 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 →