Wood, SD (ZIP 57585) has experienced 91 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 68 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $955.5K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 68 recorded incidents (75% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 11, 2021.
Wood has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $525K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 12, 2022.
Wood has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 1974.
Wood has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Wood has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wood was Blizzard on Mar 30, 2009, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 19, 1974), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57585 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wood, SD, with 68 events documented. These events have caused a combined $55K in property damage.
Yes, Wood (ZIP 57585) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Wood has 3 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57585 was Blizzard, which occurred on Mar 30, 2009. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $955.5K in property damage in the Wood, SD area (ZIP 57585). 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 →