Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 57571 in Saint Charles, SD. These include 25 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (25 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $169.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Saint Charles has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 20, 2006.
Saint Charles has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Charles was Ice Storm on Nov 27, 2005, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 9, 2002), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57571 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), blizzards (7 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Charles, SD, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $169.2K in property damage.
Saint Charles has 3 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57571 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Nov 27, 2005. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Saint Charles, SD area (ZIP 57571). 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 →