Federal records document 88 natural disaster events in the Long Valley, SD area (ZIP 57547). These include 70 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (70 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $120.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 26, 2025.
Long Valley 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2016.
Long Valley has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2024.
Long Valley has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 20, 2024.
Long Valley has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 22, 2019.
Long Valley has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 14, 1953.
The most significant disaster event on record for Long Valley was Blizzard on Mar 23, 2009, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Nov 5, 2008), causing $600K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57547 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), wildfires (2 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Long Valley, SD, with 70 events documented. These events have caused a combined $120.5K in property damage.
Yes, Long Valley (ZIP 57547) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 22, 2019.
Long Valley has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 14, 1953.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57547 was Blizzard, which occurred on Mar 23, 2009. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.3M in property damage in the Long Valley, SD area (ZIP 57547). 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 →