Federal records document 84 natural disaster events in the Milesville, SD area (ZIP 57553). These include 53 hailstorms, 19 severe wind events, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (53 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 13, 2024.
Milesville has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (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 $4.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2016.
Milesville has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 22, 2019.
Milesville has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Milesville was Blizzard on Mar 23, 2009, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 21, 2019), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Jun 4, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57553 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), severe wind events (19 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (3 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Milesville, SD, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Milesville (ZIP 57553) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 22, 2019.
Milesville has 3 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 19, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57553 was Blizzard, which occurred on Mar 23, 2009. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.6M in property damage in the Milesville, SD area (ZIP 57553). 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 →