ZIP code 57656, covering Timber Lake, SD, has 113 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 85 hailstorms, 22 severe wind events, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $145K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (85 total). Of these, 3 (4%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 19% 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 17, 2024.
Timber Lake 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.
Timber Lake has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2009.
Timber Lake 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.
Timber Lake has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Timber Lake 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 57656 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (85 events), severe wind events (22 events), blizzards (3 events), flood (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Timber Lake, SD, with 85 events documented.
Yes, Timber Lake (ZIP 57656) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57656 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 $145K in property damage in the Timber Lake, SD area (ZIP 57656). 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 →