With 217 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 57760 in Newell, SD has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 167 hailstorms, 29 severe wind events, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Newell is hailstorms, with 167 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (5%) 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 $511K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 11, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $164K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Newell has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 9 (90%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $9.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2016.
Newell has experienced 6 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 $307.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 24, 1986.
Newell has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $215K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2019.
Newell has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 1, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newell was Blizzard on Mar 23, 2009, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 18, 2006), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57760 has experienced 217 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (167 events), severe wind events (29 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (4 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newell, SD, with 167 events documented. These events have caused a combined $511K in property damage.
Yes, Newell (ZIP 57760) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $215K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2019.
Newell has 6 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 $307.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 24, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57760 was Blizzard, which occurred on Mar 23, 2009. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11M in property damage in the Newell, SD area (ZIP 57760). 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 →