Federal records document 182 natural disaster events in the Porcupine, SD area (ZIP 57772). These include 134 hailstorms, 33 wildfires, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $525K.
The dominant hazard type for Porcupine is hailstorms, with 134 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $363K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
There have been 33 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 5, 2024.
Porcupine has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
Porcupine has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 2, 1990.
Porcupine has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 6, 2007.
Porcupine has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Porcupine was 2" Hail on Jun 21, 2013, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57772 has experienced 182 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (134 events), wildfires (33 events), severe wind events (10 events), earthquakes (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Porcupine, SD, with 134 events documented. These events have caused a combined $363K in property damage.
Yes, Porcupine (ZIP 57772) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2017.
Porcupine has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $125K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57772 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Jun 21, 2013. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $525K in property damage in the Porcupine, SD area (ZIP 57772). 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 →