Government agency data shows 18 natural disaster events for ZIP 57621 in Walker, SD. These include 7 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $135K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 7 recorded incidents (39% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2018.
Walker has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 13, 2021.
Walker has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 19, 2020.
Walker has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 25, 2024.
Walker has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 7, 1969.
Walker has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Walker was Winter Storm on Oct 26, 1996, which caused $120K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57621 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Walker, SD, with 7 events documented.
Walker has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 7, 1969.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57621 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Oct 26, 1996. This event caused $120K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $135K in property damage in the Walker, SD area (ZIP 57621). 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 →