With 394 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 57718 in Black Hawk, SD has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 368 hailstorms, 9 wildfires, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.8M. A total of 28 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Black Hawk is hailstorms, with 368 recorded events making up 93% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 9 (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 $10.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Black Hawk has experienced 9 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2021.
Black Hawk has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $853K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2019.
Black Hawk has experienced 5 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 1991.
Black Hawk has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 14, 2006.
Black Hawk has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 26, 1966.
The most significant disaster event on record for Black Hawk was 2" Hail on Jul 20, 2013, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 11, 1991), causing $2.5M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jun 26, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57718 has experienced 394 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (368 events), wildfires (9 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 93% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Black Hawk, SD, with 368 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.9M in property damage.
Yes, Black Hawk (ZIP 57718) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $853K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2019.
Black Hawk has 5 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57718 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Jul 20, 2013. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.8M in property damage in the Black Hawk, SD area (ZIP 57718). 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 →