ZIP code 57548, covering Lower Brule, SD, has 61 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $26M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lower Brule is hailstorms, with 41 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 23, 2025.
Lower Brule has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Lower Brule has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 1992.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lower Brule was EF3 Tornado on Jun 16, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2019), causing $984.5K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57548 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), severe wind events (14 events), floods (3 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lower Brule, SD, with 41 events documented.
Yes, Lower Brule (ZIP 57548) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Lower Brule has 3 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 $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57548 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 16, 1992. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26M in property damage in the Lower Brule, SD area (ZIP 57548). 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 →