Avon, SD (ZIP 57315) has experienced 144 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 95 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $137M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Avon is hailstorms, with 95 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $230K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 2, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (70%) 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 $134.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Avon has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $185K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Avon has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $510.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 23, 2009.
Avon 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2010.
Avon has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 4, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Avon was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $61.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2019), causing $36.4M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2019 also caused significant damage ($28.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57315 has experienced 144 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (95 events), floods (20 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (8 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Avon, SD, with 95 events documented. These events have caused a combined $230K in property damage.
Yes, Avon (ZIP 57315) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $134.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Avon has 9 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 $510.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 23, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57315 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $61.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $137M in property damage in the Avon, SD area (ZIP 57315). 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 →