Okreek, SD (ZIP 57563) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $604.5K. Across all recorded events, 5 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Okreek is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 11, 2021.
Okreek 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.
Okreek has experienced 1 flood 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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Okreek was Blizzard on Mar 30, 2009, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57563 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (6 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Okreek, SD, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Okreek (ZIP 57563) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57563 was Blizzard, which occurred on Mar 30, 2009. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $604.5K in property damage in the Okreek, SD area (ZIP 57563). 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 →