Federal records document 121 natural disaster events in the Ellsworth Afb, SD area (ZIP 57706). These include 101 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. A total of 25 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Ellsworth Afb is hailstorms, with 101 recorded events making up 83% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (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 $610K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Ellsworth Afb has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 2016.
Ellsworth Afb has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (100%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2022.
Ellsworth Afb has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ellsworth Afb was Flash Flood on Jun 5, 2008, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 1, 2022), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 4, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57706 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (101 events), severe wind events (10 events), floods (5 events), and tornadoes (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ellsworth Afb, SD, with 101 events documented. These events have caused a combined $610K in property damage.
Yes, Ellsworth Afb (ZIP 57706) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2022.
Ellsworth Afb has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500.1K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57706 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 5, 2008. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the Ellsworth Afb, SD area (ZIP 57706). 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 →