Government records show 352 natural disaster events affecting the Box Elder, SD area (ZIP 57719) — a notably active disaster history. These include 317 hailstorms, 19 severe wind events, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.9M. A total of 27 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 90% of all recorded events (317 total). Of these, 6 (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 $26M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 26, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (16%) 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). Wind-related events have caused a combined $153K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Box Elder has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 8 (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 $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2022.
Box Elder has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 19, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Box Elder 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. EF2 Tornado on Jun 18, 1967 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57719 has experienced 352 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (317 events), severe wind events (19 events), floods (8 events), and tornadoes (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Box Elder, SD, with 317 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26M in property damage.
Yes, Box Elder (ZIP 57719) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2022.
Box Elder has 8 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 19, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57719 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 $33.9M in property damage in the Box Elder, SD area (ZIP 57719). 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 →