Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Wakpala, SD area (ZIP 57658). These include 39 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M.
The dominant hazard type for Wakpala is hailstorms, with 39 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 22, 2022.
Wakpala has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Wakpala has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wakpala was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $2.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57658 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), severe wind events (12 events), floods (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wakpala, SD, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Wakpala (ZIP 57658) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57658 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Wakpala, SD area (ZIP 57658). 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 →