ZIP code 57566, covering Parmelee, SD, has 101 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 76 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. Across all recorded events, 5 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Parmelee is hailstorms, with 76 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (7%) 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 $230.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
Parmelee has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
Parmelee 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.
Parmelee has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 20, 2024.
Parmelee has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $360K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 22, 2019.
Parmelee has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 7, 1979.
The most significant disaster event on record for Parmelee was Flood on Mar 22, 2019, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Mar 30, 2009), causing $250K in damages.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57566 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (6 events), wildfires (4 events), floods (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Parmelee, SD, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $230.5K in property damage.
Yes, Parmelee (ZIP 57566) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $360K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 22, 2019.
Parmelee has 2 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 $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 7, 1979.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57566 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 22, 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 $1.4M in property damage in the Parmelee, SD area (ZIP 57566). 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 →