Philip, SD (ZIP 57567) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 308 natural disaster events on record. These include 210 hailstorms, 55 severe wind events, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 210 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (3%) 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 $424.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
Severe wind events account for 18% of the disaster record here, with 55 events documented. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $365.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 2011.
There have been 14 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. 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 Aug 22, 2024.
Philip has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 22, 2019.
Philip has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (100%) 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 $4.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Philip was Blizzard on Mar 23, 2009, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 9, 2001), causing $3M in damages. Flood on May 21, 2019 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57567 has experienced 308 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (210 events), severe wind events (55 events), tornadoes (14 events), wildfires (14 events), floods (9 events), and blizzards (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Philip, SD, with 210 events documented. These events have caused a combined $424.5K in property damage.
Yes, Philip (ZIP 57567) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 22, 2019.
Philip has 14 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 $365.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57567 was Blizzard, which occurred on Mar 23, 2009. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.2M in property damage in the Philip, SD area (ZIP 57567). 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 →