ZIP code 57770, covering Pine Ridge, SD, has 129 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 104 hailstorms, 11 wildfires, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 60 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (104 total). Of these, 3 (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 $216K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. 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 Dec 5, 2024.
Pine Ridge has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $310K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 2020.
Pine Ridge has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 4, 1999.
Pine Ridge has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $510K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 17, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pine Ridge was EF2 Tornado on Jun 4, 1999, which caused $3.2M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Mar 17, 2019), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57770 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (104 events), wildfires (11 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pine Ridge, SD, with 104 events documented. These events have caused a combined $216K in property damage.
Yes, Pine Ridge (ZIP 57770) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $510K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 17, 2019.
Pine Ridge 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 4, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57770 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 4, 1999. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.3M in property damage in the Pine Ridge, SD area (ZIP 57770). 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 →