ZIP code 57620, covering Bison, SD, has 88 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 61 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 6 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.2M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (61 total). 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 $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 1, 2025.
Bison has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (100%) 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2016.
Bison has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Bison has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 13, 2024.
Bison has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 6, 1992.
Bison 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 $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 23, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bison was Blizzard on Mar 23, 2009, which caused $4.2M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Mar 30, 2009), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57620 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), blizzards (8 events), wildfires (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bison, SD, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $45K in property damage.
Yes, Bison (ZIP 57620) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $125K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 23, 2019.
Bison has 4 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 $300.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 6, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57620 was Blizzard, which occurred on Mar 23, 2009. This event caused $4.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.2M in property damage in the Bison, SD area (ZIP 57620). 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 →