Government records show 496 natural disaster events affecting the Hereford, SD area (ZIP 57785) — a notably active disaster history. These include 449 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 13 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.5M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 91% of all recorded events (449 total). Of these, 7 (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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 11, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (81%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 19, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 2, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 2% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $922K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Hereford has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $150.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 19, 2015.
Hereford has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 26, 1966.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hereford was 2" Hail on Jun 29, 2018, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 17, 2013), causing $1.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 4, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57785 has experienced 496 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (449 events), floods (16 events), wildfires (13 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hereford, SD, with 449 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.5M in property damage.
Yes, Hereford (ZIP 57785) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 19, 2024.
Hereford 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 $150.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 19, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57785 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Jun 29, 2018. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.5M in property damage in the Hereford, SD area (ZIP 57785). 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 →