Hermosa, SD (ZIP 57744) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 547 natural disaster events on record. These include 497 hailstorms, 25 wildfires, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.8M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 497 recorded incidents (91% 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (8%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 24, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 2% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 11, 2024.
Hermosa 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2019.
Hermosa has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 9, 2025.
Hermosa has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $127.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hermosa was Flash Flood on Aug 17, 2007, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Jul 29, 2010), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57744 has experienced 547 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (497 events), wildfires (25 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (8 events), earthquakes (3 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hermosa, SD, with 497 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.1M in property damage.
Yes, Hermosa (ZIP 57744) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2019.
Hermosa has 3 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 $127.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57744 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 17, 2007. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.8M in property damage in the Hermosa, SD area (ZIP 57744). 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 →