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57625 Eagle Butte, SD — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Eagle Butte, SD (57625)

With 219 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 57625 in Eagle Butte, SD has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 160 hailstorms, 37 severe wind events, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Eagle Butte is hailstorms, with 160 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 26, 2025.

💨 Severe wind events

There have been 37 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 13, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Eagle Butte has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $77.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2010.

🌊 Floods

Eagle Butte has experienced 5 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $8.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2019.

🔥 Wildfires

Eagle Butte has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 11, 2023.

❄️ Blizzards

Eagle Butte has experienced 2 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 $223K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2016.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Eagle Butte was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $7.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 6, 2008), causing $500K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Eagle Butte, SD (57625)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57625 has experienced 219 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (160 events), severe wind events (37 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (5 events), wildfires (5 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 57625?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eagle Butte, SD, with 160 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 57625 (Eagle Butte) prone to flooding?

Yes, Eagle Butte (ZIP 57625) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2019.

Has Eagle Butte (57625) ever been hit by a tornado?

Eagle Butte has 7 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 $77.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2010.

What was the worst natural disaster in Eagle Butte, SD?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57625 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $7.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 57625?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.5M in property damage in the Eagle Butte, SD area (ZIP 57625). 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 →

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