Government records show 254 natural disaster events affecting the Faith, SD area (ZIP 57626) — a notably active disaster history. These include 194 hailstorms, 35 severe wind events, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.6M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (194 total). Of these, 6 (3%) 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 $454K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 1, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $575.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 17, 2024.
Faith has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 26, 2019.
Faith has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $635K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 2024.
Faith 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 $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2016.
Faith has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 18, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Faith was Blizzard on Mar 23, 2009, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 26, 2019), causing $800K in damages. Flash Flood on May 26, 2019 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57626 has experienced 254 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (194 events), severe wind events (35 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (6 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Faith, SD, with 194 events documented. These events have caused a combined $454K in property damage.
Yes, Faith (ZIP 57626) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 26, 2019.
Faith has 8 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 $635K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57626 was Blizzard, which occurred on Mar 23, 2009. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.6M in property damage in the Faith, SD area (ZIP 57626). 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 →