ZIP code 57716, covering Denby, SD, has 84 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 67 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (67 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 27, 2025.
Denby has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $310K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
Denby has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 29, 2019.
Denby has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 1, 2024.
Denby has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 6, 1983.
Denby has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Denby was EF2 Tornado on Jun 25, 1978, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 30, 2013), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57716 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (67 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), wildfires (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Denby, SD, with 67 events documented. These events have caused a combined $75K in property damage.
Yes, Denby (ZIP 57716) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2019.
Denby has 4 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 29, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57716 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 25, 1978. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Denby, SD area (ZIP 57716). 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 →