ZIP code 57422, covering Andover, SD, has 105 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 71 hailstorms, 19 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Andover is hailstorms, with 71 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2023.
Andover has experienced 8 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 9, 2019.
Andover has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $13.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 12, 2023.
Andover has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $665K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 23, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Andover was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $11.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 19, 1979), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on May 11, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1.9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57422 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), severe wind events (19 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (5 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Andover, SD, with 71 events documented.
Yes, Andover (ZIP 57422) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 12, 2023.
Andover has 8 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 9, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57422 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $11.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.5M in property damage in the Andover, SD area (ZIP 57422). 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 →