Nemo, SD (ZIP 57759) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 293 natural disaster events on record. These include 273 hailstorms, 9 wildfires, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 273 recorded incidents (93% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
Nemo has experienced 9 wildfires on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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.
Nemo has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 3, 2019.
Nemo has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2014.
Nemo has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 26, 1966.
Nemo has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nemo was Flood on Jun 4, 2008, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was 4.5" Hail (Jun 1, 2015), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57759 has experienced 293 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (273 events), wildfires (9 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 93% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nemo, SD, with 273 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Nemo (ZIP 57759) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 3, 2019.
Nemo 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 $25.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57759 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 4, 2008. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Nemo, SD area (ZIP 57759). 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 →