Government records show 617 natural disaster events affecting the Rockerville, SD area (ZIP 57701) — a notably active disaster history. These include 579 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $69M. A total of 50 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 94% of all recorded events (579 total). Of these, 14 (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 $57.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 2% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2016.
Rockerville has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2022.
Rockerville has experienced 10 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 1991.
Rockerville has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rockerville was 2.2" Hail on Aug 30, 2013, which caused $12M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Aug 30, 2013), causing $10M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Aug 30, 2013 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57701 has experienced 617 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (579 events), severe wind events (13 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (10 events), and wildfires (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 94% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rockerville, SD, with 579 events documented. These events have caused a combined $57.5M in property damage.
Yes, Rockerville (ZIP 57701) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2022.
Rockerville has 10 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57701 was 2.2" Hail, which occurred on Aug 30, 2013. This event caused $12M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $69M in property damage in the Rockerville, SD area (ZIP 57701). 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 →