Federal records document 128 natural disaster events in the Lodgepole, SD area (ZIP 57640). These include 89 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 11 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.9M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Lodgepole is hailstorms, with 89 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $8.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Lodgepole 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.
Lodgepole has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2010.
Lodgepole has experienced 2 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 $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lodgepole was 2.8" Hail on Jul 21, 2005, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Mar 23, 2009), causing $4.2M in damages. 94 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 15, 2025 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57640 has experienced 128 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (89 events), severe wind events (15 events), wildfires (11 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lodgepole, SD, with 89 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.1M in property damage.
Yes, Lodgepole (ZIP 57640) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 26, 2015.
Lodgepole 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 $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57640 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 21, 2005. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.9M in property damage in the Lodgepole, SD area (ZIP 57640). 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 →