Federal records document 132 natural disaster events in the Kennebec, SD area (ZIP 57544). These include 96 hailstorms, 28 severe wind events, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $281K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (96 total). Of these, 4 (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 3, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 4, 2023.
Kennebec has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 2018.
Kennebec has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kennebec was EF2 Tornado on Aug 5, 1987, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57544 has experienced 132 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (96 events), severe wind events (28 events), tornadoes (7 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kennebec, SD, with 96 events documented.
Yes, Kennebec (ZIP 57544) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Kennebec has 7 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 $280K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57544 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 5, 1987. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $281K in property damage in the Kennebec, SD area (ZIP 57544). 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 →