Ottumwa, SD (ZIP 57552) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 216 natural disaster events on record. These include 157 hailstorms, 46 severe wind events, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.8M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 157 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (1%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $743.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
There have been 46 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 26, 2025.
Ottumwa has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $6.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Ottumwa has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 1975.
Ottumwa has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $144K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ottumwa was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $2.9M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2019), causing $2.9M in damages. Flood on Jun 5, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57552 has experienced 216 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (157 events), severe wind events (46 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ottumwa, SD, with 157 events documented. These events have caused a combined $743.5K in property damage.
Yes, Ottumwa (ZIP 57552) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Ottumwa has 6 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 $27.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57552 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $2.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.8M in property damage in the Ottumwa, SD area (ZIP 57552). 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 →