Mount Vernon, SD (ZIP 57363) has experienced 141 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 88 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $69.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 16 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mount Vernon is hailstorms, with 88 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (3%) 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 $568K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (75%) 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 $65.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
Mount Vernon has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 11, 2019.
Mount Vernon has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2007.
Mount Vernon has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 25, 1986.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Vernon was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2019), causing $16.5M in damages. Flood on Sep 12, 2019 also caused significant damage ($15.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57363 has experienced 141 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (88 events), floods (20 events), severe wind events (14 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Vernon, SD, with 88 events documented. These events have caused a combined $568K in property damage.
Yes, Mount Vernon (ZIP 57363) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $65.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Mount Vernon has 9 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57363 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $69.4M in property damage in the Mount Vernon, SD area (ZIP 57363). 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 →