With 463 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 57769 in Piedmont, SD has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 414 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.4M. A total of 46 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Piedmont is hailstorms, with 414 recorded events making up 89% of the area's disaster history. 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (83%) 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 $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 2016.
Piedmont has experienced 9 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 1991.
Piedmont has experienced 7 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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.
Piedmont has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 26, 1966.
The most significant disaster event on record for Piedmont was EF3 Tornado on May 11, 1991, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 5, 2008), causing $1.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 1, 2022 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57769 has experienced 463 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (414 events), floods (18 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (9 events), wildfires (7 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Piedmont, SD, with 414 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.
Yes, Piedmont (ZIP 57769) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2022.
Piedmont has 9 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57769 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 11, 1991. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.4M in property damage in the Piedmont, SD area (ZIP 57769). 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 →