ZIP code 57569, covering Reliance, SD, has 169 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 126 hailstorms, 31 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Reliance is hailstorms, with 126 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (2%) 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 $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $650K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2025.
Reliance has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 2018.
Reliance has experienced 3 floods 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 $10K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 2, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Reliance was EF3 Tornado on Jun 16, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 79 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 24, 2002), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57569 has experienced 169 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (126 events), severe wind events (31 events), tornadoes (9 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Reliance, SD, with 126 events documented. These events have caused a combined $120K in property damage.
Yes, Reliance (ZIP 57569) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 2, 2019.
Reliance has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57569 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 16, 1992. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.8M in property damage in the Reliance, SD area (ZIP 57569). 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 →