Cavour, SD (ZIP 57324) has experienced 113 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 61 hailstorms, 17 severe wind events, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cavour is hailstorms, with 61 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $37K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (64%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2022.
Cavour has experienced 9 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 28, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cavour was 1" Hail on Jul 3, 2022, which caused $2.4M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 24, 2006), causing $2M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 24, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57324 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), severe wind events (17 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (12 events), and blizzards (9 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cavour, SD, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Yes, Cavour (ZIP 57324) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2023.
Cavour has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57324 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jul 3, 2022. This event caused $2.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.7M in property damage in the Cavour, SD area (ZIP 57324). 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 →