57652 Zip Code Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes
The chance of earthquake damage in 57652 Zip Code is about the same as South Dakota average and is much lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in 57652 Zip Code is lower than South Dakota average and is much lower than the national average.
Earthquake Index, #303
| 57652 Zip Code | 0.01 |
| South Dakota | 0.05 |
| U.S. | 1.81 |
The earthquake index value is calculated based on historical earthquake events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the earthquake level in a region. A higher earthquake index value means a higher chance of an earthquake.
Volcano Index, #1
| 57652 Zip Code | 0.0000 |
| South Dakota | 0.0000 |
| U.S. | 0.0023 |
The volcano index value is calculated based on the currently known volcanoes using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the possibility of a region being affected by a possible volcano eruption. A higher volcano index value means a higher chance of being affected.
Tornado Index, #319
| 57652 Zip Code | 47.70 |
| South Dakota | 114.73 |
| U.S. | 136.45 |
The tornado index value is calculated based on historical tornado events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the tornado level in a region. A higher tornado index value means a higher chance of tornado events.
Other Weather Extremes Events
A total of 1,074 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of 57652 Zip Code were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:
| Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count |
| Avalanche: | 0 | Blizzard: | 0 | Cold: | 0 | Dense Fog: | 0 | Drought: | 0 |
| Dust Storm: | 0 | Flood: | 56 | Hail: | 628 | Heat: | 0 | Heavy Snow: | 0 |
| High Surf: | 0 | Hurricane: | 0 | Ice Storm: | 0 | Landslide: | 0 | Strong Wind: | 0 |
| Thunderstorm Winds: | 370 | Tropical Storm: | 0 | Wildfire: | 4 | Winter Storm: | 0 | Winter Weather: | 0 |
| Other: | 16 | ||||||||
Volcanos Nearby
No volcano is found in or near 57652 Zip Code.
Historical Earthquake Events
No historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near 57652 Zip Code.
No historical earthquake events found in or near 57652 Zip Code.
Historical Tornado Events
A total of 19 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near 57652 Zip Code.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Start Lat/Log | End Lat/Log | Length | Width | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage | Crop Damage | Affected County |
| 7.4 | 1964-06-08 | 2 | 45°05'N / 100°42'W | 45°09'N / 100°41'W | 3.80 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 1 | 0K | 0 | Dewey |
| 16.7 | 1970-07-18 | 2 | 45°06'N / 100°18'W | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Potter | |||
| 27.5 | 1955-04-19 | 2 | 45°01'N / 100°07'W | 45°16'N / 99°59'W | 18.20 Miles | 27 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Potter |
| 29.3 | 1955-04-19 | 2 | 45°03'N / 101°10'W | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Dewey | |||
| 30.4 | 1953-06-02 | 2 | 45°00'N / 101°14'W | 45°01'N / 101°06'W | 5.90 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Dewey |
| 31.8 | 1968-06-20 | 3 | 45°32'N / 100°13'W | 45°30'N / 100°02'W | 8.80 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Walworth |
| 34.5 | 1968-06-20 | 3 | 45°30'N / 100°02'W | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Walworth | |||
| 35.8 | 1955-04-19 | 2 | 45°01'N / 99°56'W | 45°10'N / 99°51'W | 10.80 Miles | 67 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Potter |
| 36.2 | 2010-06-16 | 2 | 45°03'N / 101°19'W | 45°03'N / 101°19'W | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0K | Dewey | ||
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: A tornado touched down briefly on a farm six miles northwest of Eagle Butte. Two homes suffered severe structural damage with several pole barns destroyed. Also several pieces of agricultural equipment were damaged or destroyed. A horse was severely injured and had to be put down. Wind speeds were estimated between 120 and 125 mph. EPISODE NARRATIVE: Several supercell thunderstorms brought very heavy rains of 4 to 7 inches, hail up to golfball size, winds to over 100 mph, along with a tornado to parts of north central South Dakota. Dewey county was the most affected by the storms. | |||||||||||
| 39.3 | 1964-06-18 | 2 | 45°12'N / 99°49'W | 45°15'N / 99°47'W | 2.70 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Potter |
| 40.0 | 1971-10-01 | 2 | 44°43'N / 100°10'W | 0.50 Mile | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Sully | |
| 40.2 | 1961-06-28 | 2 | 45°15'N / 99°47'W | 1.00 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Walworth | |
| 41.3 | 1959-07-03 | 2 | 45°30'N / 99°52'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Walworth | |||
| 42.3 | 1970-06-14 | 2 | 45°40'N / 100°02'W | 2.50 Miles | 1760 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Campbell | |
| 43.4 | 1953-05-29 | 2 | 45°49'N / 100°49'W | 0.50 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Corson | |
| 44.0 | 1964-06-18 | 2 | 45°15'N / 99°47'W | 45°34'N / 99°43'W | 21.90 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 2 | 25K | 0 | Walworth |
| 45.2 | 1969-07-07 | 2 | 45°48'N / 101°00'W | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Lawrence | |||
| 46.1 | 2010-05-22 | 2 | 45°27'N / 99°45'W | 45°27'N / 99°42'W | 2.00 Miles | 600 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0K | Walworth |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The third tornado formed about four miles west of Bowdle on Highway 12. The tornado came down on a farm or formed immediately to the south of the farm. Several outbuildings were severely damaged with the residence sustaining siding and roof damage. A stock trailer was thrown about 75 yards from its initial point. Tree damage was sustained on the west side of the property with fallen trees leaning west. On the east side of the property, debris was scattered to the northeast. The damage on the farm was consistent with an EF2 rating with wind speeds ranging from 111 to 135 mph. The tornado continued moving northeast crossing into western Edmunds county where it intensified to an EF4. EPISODE NARRATIVE: Several supercell thunderstorms developed along a very strong warm front and produced nine tornadoes from Akaska to Bowdle to Hecla. The largest of the tornadoes was an EF4 tornado which occurred near Bowdle. This tornado produced devastating damage in the Bowdle area. The other tornadoes ranged from EF0 to EF2 and caused extensive tree and building damage. Nearly one-hundred power poles were downed along with several high line towers leaving nearly a thousand customers without power. Also, very strong straight line winds and large hail up to the size of golfballs affected parts of the area causing some damage. | |||||||||||
| 48.5 | 1964-05-05 | 2 | 45°55'N / 100°06'W | 45°41'N / 100°03'W | 16.00 Miles | 880 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Campbell |
* The information on this page is based on the global volcano database, the U.S. earthquake database of 1638-1985, and the U.S. Tornado and Weather Extremes database of 1950-2010.