Pollock, SD (ZIP 57648) has experienced 61 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 43 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
With 43 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 28, 2024.
Pollock has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 28, 2024.
Pollock has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $720K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 22, 2022.
Pollock has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $790K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pollock was Flash Flood on Jul 8, 2019, which caused $750K in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 6, 1998), causing $280K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57648 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (8 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 Pollock, SD, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $150K in property damage.
Yes, Pollock (ZIP 57648) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $790K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
Pollock has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $600K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57648 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 8, 2019. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Pollock, SD area (ZIP 57648). 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 →