ZIP code 57002, covering Aurora, SD, has 90 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 hailstorms, 18 severe wind events, and 14 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
With 44 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (43%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 28, 2019.
Aurora has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 $625K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 5, 2019.
Aurora has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $477.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Aurora was Ice Storm on Nov 28, 2005, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Apr 18, 2004), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57002 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), severe wind events (18 events), blizzards (14 events), floods (9 events), and tornadoes (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Aurora, SD, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Aurora (ZIP 57002) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $625K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 5, 2019.
Aurora has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $477.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57002 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Nov 28, 2005. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Aurora, SD area (ZIP 57002). 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 →