Mission, SD (ZIP 57555) has experienced 150 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 111 hailstorms, 21 severe wind events, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 111 recorded incidents (74% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (5%) 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 $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Mission has experienced 6 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $484K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 13, 2022.
Mission has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $32.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 1990.
Mission has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 20, 2024.
Mission has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $310K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 23, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mission was Flood on Mar 23, 2019, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Mar 30, 2009), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57555 has experienced 150 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (111 events), severe wind events (21 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), wildfires (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mission, SD, with 111 events documented. These events have caused a combined $295K in property damage.
Yes, Mission (ZIP 57555) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $310K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 23, 2019.
Mission 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 $32.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57555 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 23, 2019. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Mission, SD area (ZIP 57555). 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 →