Federal records document 139 natural disaster events in the Presho, SD area (ZIP 57568). These include 100 hailstorms, 28 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $289.5K. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (100 total). Of these, 7 (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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
Presho has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $277.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 5, 1987.
Presho has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Presho has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 8, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Presho was EF2 Tornado on Aug 5, 1987, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57568 has experienced 139 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (100 events), severe wind events (28 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (3 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Presho, SD, with 100 events documented.
Yes, Presho (ZIP 57568) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Presho has 6 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 $277.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 5, 1987.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57568 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 5, 1987. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $289.5K in property damage in the Presho, SD area (ZIP 57568). 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 →