Wounded Knee, SD (ZIP 57794) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 39 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 5 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $410K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (39 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
Wounded Knee has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $335K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 25, 2019.
Wounded Knee has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 1, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wounded Knee was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 30, 2013, which caused $300K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57794 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), severe wind events (6 events), and wildfires (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wounded Knee, SD, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $75K in property damage.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57794 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 30, 2013. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $410K in property damage in the Wounded Knee, SD area (ZIP 57794). 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 →