ZIP code 57788, covering Vale, SD, has 135 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 104 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.5M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (104 total). 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 $108K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 11, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $346K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Vale has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $9.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2016.
Vale has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 24, 1986.
Vale has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 29, 2014.
Vale has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 2, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vale was Blizzard on Mar 23, 2009, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 18, 2006), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57788 has experienced 135 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (104 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (2 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vale, SD, with 104 events documented. These events have caused a combined $108K in property damage.
Yes, Vale (ZIP 57788) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 29, 2014.
Vale has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $80K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 24, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57788 was Blizzard, which occurred on Mar 23, 2009. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.5M in property damage in the Vale, SD area (ZIP 57788). 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 →