Belle Fourche, SD (ZIP 57717) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 436 natural disaster events on record. These include 360 hailstorms, 35 severe wind events, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 19 injuries.
With 360 recorded incidents (83% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (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 $7.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 6, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $9.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (83%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 16, 2020.
Belle Fourche has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 9 (90%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $9.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2016.
Belle Fourche has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $77.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 28, 2018.
Belle Fourche has experienced 9 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 2, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belle Fourche was 109 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 1, 2000, which caused $9.5M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Mar 23, 2009), causing $7M in damages. 4" Hail on Jul 5, 1998 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57717 has experienced 436 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (360 events), severe wind events (35 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), wildfires (9 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belle Fourche, SD, with 360 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.8M in property damage.
Yes, Belle Fourche (ZIP 57717) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 16, 2020.
Belle Fourche has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $77.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 28, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57717 was 109 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 1, 2000. This event caused $9.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.1M in property damage in the Belle Fourche, SD area (ZIP 57717). 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 →