With 300 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 57754 in Spearfish Canyon, SD has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 255 hailstorms, 22 wildfires, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.2M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Spearfish Canyon is hailstorms, with 255 recorded events making up 85% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (1%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 1, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) 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 Feb 8, 2019.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. 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 $280.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 2020.
Spearfish Canyon has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $809K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 19, 2024.
Spearfish Canyon has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $9.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 26, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spearfish Canyon was 109 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 1, 2000, which caused $9.5M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Jun 29, 2018), causing $2M in damages. 1.8" Hail on May 17, 2013 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57754 has experienced 300 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (255 events), wildfires (22 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spearfish Canyon, SD, with 255 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.6M in property damage.
Yes, Spearfish Canyon (ZIP 57754) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $809K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 19, 2024.
Spearfish Canyon has 14 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 $280.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57754 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 $16.2M in property damage in the Spearfish Canyon, SD area (ZIP 57754). 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 →