Silver City, SD (ZIP 57702) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 1,102 natural disaster events on record. These include 1,046 hailstorms, 24 wildfires, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $79.3M. A total of 56 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 1,046 recorded incidents (95% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 25 (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 $68.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 2% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (8%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 1% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (62%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2019.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 1% of all disaster events. 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2016.
Silver City has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2016.
Silver City has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 12, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Silver City 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 57702 has experienced 1,102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (1,046 events), wildfires (24 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (7 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 95% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Silver City, SD, with 1,046 events documented. These events have caused a combined $68.6M in property damage.
Yes, Silver City (ZIP 57702) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2019.
Silver City has 11 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 $5.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57702 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 $79.3M in property damage in the Silver City, SD area (ZIP 57702). 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 →