ZIP code 57791, covering Wasta, SD, has 105 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 88 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 4 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $462.5K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 84% of all recorded events (88 total). Of these, 4 (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 $173.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 25, 2024.
Wasta has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $14K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 27, 2017.
Wasta has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Wasta has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 6, 2016.
Wasta has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 7, 2007.
Wasta 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 22, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wasta was Flood on May 22, 2019, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jul 20, 2013), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57791 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (88 events), severe wind events (9 events), wildfires (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wasta, SD, with 88 events documented. These events have caused a combined $173.5K in property damage.
Yes, Wasta (ZIP 57791) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 22, 2019.
Wasta has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 6, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57791 was Flood, which occurred on May 22, 2019. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $462.5K in property damage in the Wasta, SD area (ZIP 57791). 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 →