Government records show 235 natural disaster events affecting the Vetal, SD area (ZIP 57551) — a notably active disaster history. These include 199 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $63.6M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Vetal is hailstorms, with 199 recorded events making up 85% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (2%) 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 26, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
Vetal has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 29, 2019.
Vetal has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $9.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2019.
Vetal has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $51M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2009.
Vetal has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 25, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vetal was Blizzard on Apr 5, 1997, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 1, 2005), causing $8.6M in damages. 2.5" Hail on Jul 19, 2010 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57551 has experienced 235 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (199 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (4 events), earthquakes (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vetal, SD, with 199 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.
Yes, Vetal (ZIP 57551) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2019.
Vetal has 8 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 29, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57551 was Blizzard, which occurred on Apr 5, 1997. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $63.6M in property damage in the Vetal, SD area (ZIP 57551). 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 →