Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 57661 in Whitehorse, SD. These include 13 hailstorms, 2 blizzards, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $232K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Whitehorse is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2024.
Whitehorse has experienced 2 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 $223K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2016.
Whitehorse has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
Whitehorse has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 11, 1997.
Whitehorse has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 25, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whitehorse was Ice Storm on Dec 25, 2016, which caused $223K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57661 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whitehorse, SD, with 13 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57661 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 25, 2016. This event caused $223K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $232K in property damage in the Whitehorse, SD area (ZIP 57661). 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 →