ZIP code 57779, covering Saint Onge, SD, has 156 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 144 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.3M. A total of 17 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 92% of all recorded events (144 total). Of these, 3 (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 $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 29, 2025.
Saint Onge has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $9.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 26, 2022.
Saint Onge has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2007.
Saint Onge has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 16, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Onge was 109 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 1, 2000, which caused $9.5M in property damage. Another major event was 4" Hail (Jul 5, 1998), causing $3M in damages. 2" Hail on Jul 31, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57779 has experienced 156 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (144 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 92% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Onge, SD, with 144 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.6M in property damage.
Yes, Saint Onge (ZIP 57779) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 16, 2020.
Saint Onge has 5 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 $2.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57779 was 109 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 1, 2000. This event caused $9.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.3M in property damage in the Saint Onge, SD area (ZIP 57779). 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 →