With 278 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 57793 in Whitewood, SD has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 245 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Whitewood is hailstorms, with 245 recorded events making up 88% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 11, 2025.
Whitewood has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 19, 2024.
Whitewood has experienced 8 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 $30.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2007.
Whitewood has experienced 8 wildfires on record. 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 Feb 8, 2019.
Whitewood has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whitewood 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. Flash Flood on May 26, 2019 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57793 has experienced 278 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (245 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), wildfires (8 events), and severe wind events (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whitewood, SD, with 245 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.5M in property damage.
Yes, Whitewood (ZIP 57793) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 19, 2024.
Whitewood has 8 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 $30.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57793 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 $7.3M in property damage in the Whitewood, SD area (ZIP 57793). 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 →