Federal records document 142 natural disaster events in the Cottonwood, SD area (ZIP 57775). These include 101 hailstorms, 17 severe wind events, and 15 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Cottonwood is hailstorms, with 101 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (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 $157.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 11% 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 Aug 22, 2024.
Cottonwood has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (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 $4.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2016.
Cottonwood has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 1979.
Cottonwood has experienced 1 flood 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cottonwood was Blizzard on Mar 23, 2009, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Dec 25, 2016), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57775 has experienced 142 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (101 events), severe wind events (17 events), wildfires (15 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cottonwood, SD, with 101 events documented. These events have caused a combined $157.5K in property damage.
Yes, Cottonwood (ZIP 57775) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2019.
Cottonwood has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 1979.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57775 was Blizzard, which occurred on Mar 23, 2009. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.6M in property damage in the Cottonwood, SD area (ZIP 57775). 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 →