ZIP code 57572, covering Saint Francis, SD, has 140 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 110 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Saint Francis is hailstorms, with 110 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (4%) 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 $297K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Saint Francis has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $71K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
Saint Francis has experienced 7 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2025.
Saint Francis 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.
Saint Francis has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Saint Francis has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $286K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Francis was EF1 Tornado on Apr 27, 2025, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 22, 2019), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57572 has experienced 140 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (110 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (6 events), wildfires (5 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Francis, SD, with 110 events documented. These events have caused a combined $297K in property damage.
Yes, Saint Francis (ZIP 57572) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $286K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2020.
Saint Francis has 7 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57572 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2025. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Saint Francis, SD area (ZIP 57572). 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 →