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57024 Egan, SD — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Egan, SD (57024)

Egan, SD (ZIP 57024) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (34 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2023.

❄️ Blizzards

Egan has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2020.

💨 Severe wind events

Egan has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.

🌊 Floods

Egan has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 11, 2019.

🌍 Earthquakes

Egan has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 11, 1982.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Egan was 2" Hail on Jun 19, 1996, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Apr 11, 2019), causing $840K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Egan, SD (57024)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57024 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 57024?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Egan, SD, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 57024 (Egan) prone to flooding?

Yes, Egan (ZIP 57024) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $150K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 11, 2019.

What was the worst natural disaster in Egan, SD?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57024 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Jun 19, 1996. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 57024?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Egan, SD area (ZIP 57024). 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 →

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