Federal records document 108 natural disaster events in the Oelrichs, SD area (ZIP 57763). These include 78 hailstorms, 13 wildfires, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $594K.
The dominant hazard type for Oelrichs is hailstorms, with 78 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $99K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 23, 2023.
Oelrichs has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2025.
Oelrichs has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 17, 1983.
Oelrichs has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $190K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2016.
Oelrichs has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oelrichs was EF2 Tornado on Jun 19, 1983, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57763 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (78 events), wildfires (13 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oelrichs, SD, with 78 events documented. These events have caused a combined $99K in property damage.
Yes, Oelrichs (ZIP 57763) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2011.
Oelrichs has 4 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 17, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57763 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 19, 1983. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $594K in property damage in the Oelrichs, SD area (ZIP 57763). 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 →