Lennox, SD (ZIP 57039) has experienced 132 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 69 hailstorms, 30 severe wind events, and 13 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $62.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (69 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (62%) 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 $15.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $39M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 28, 2021.
Lennox has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
Lennox has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 17, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lennox was EF2 Tornado on Jul 14, 1970, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 9, 2013), causing $15M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Sep 10, 2019 also caused significant damage ($6.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57039 has experienced 132 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), severe wind events (30 events), blizzards (13 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (8 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lennox, SD, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Lennox (ZIP 57039) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
Lennox has 11 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 $39M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 28, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57039 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 14, 1970. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $62.1M in property damage in the Lennox, SD area (ZIP 57039). 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 →