Federal records document 124 natural disaster events in the Murdo, SD area (ZIP 57559). These include 101 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $70.3K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (101 total). Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% 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). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 12, 2022.
Murdo has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 2022.
Murdo has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 10, 2009.
Murdo has experienced 2 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 20, 2024.
Murdo has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Murdo was Flash Flood on Jun 2, 2008, which caused $30K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57559 has experienced 124 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (101 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (2 events), wildfires (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Murdo, SD, with 101 events documented.
Yes, Murdo (ZIP 57559) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 10, 2009.
Murdo has 4 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 $25.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57559 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 2, 2008. This event caused $30K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $70.3K in property damage in the Murdo, SD area (ZIP 57559). 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 →