Federal records document 86 natural disaster events in the Athol, SD area (ZIP 57424). These include 66 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $389.5K. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (66 total). Of these, 2 (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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Athol has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
Athol has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
Athol has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $362K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2022.
Athol has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 10, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Athol was Flood on May 11, 1998, which caused $310K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57424 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Athol, SD, with 66 events documented.
Yes, Athol (ZIP 57424) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $362K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2022.
Athol has 5 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 $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 27, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57424 was Flood, which occurred on May 11, 1998. This event caused $310K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $389.5K in property damage in the Athol, SD area (ZIP 57424). 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 →