Federal records document 74 natural disaster events in the Okaton, SD area (ZIP 57562). These include 54 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $615.3K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (54 total). Of these, 2 (4%) 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 $585K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 26, 2025.
Okaton has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 2022.
Okaton 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.
Okaton has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Okaton was 2.8" Hail on Aug 17, 2011, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57562 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Okaton, SD, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $585K in property damage.
Okaton 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 $250. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57562 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Aug 17, 2011. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $615.3K in property damage in the Okaton, SD area (ZIP 57562). 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 →