ZIP code 57434, covering Verdon, SD, has 91 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 63 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Verdon is hailstorms, with 63 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2023.
Verdon has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
Verdon 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 19, 1979.
Verdon has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $16.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
Verdon 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 Verdon was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $16.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 19, 1979), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 19, 1979 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57434 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (8 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Verdon, SD, with 63 events documented.
Yes, Verdon (ZIP 57434) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
Verdon 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 $5.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 19, 1979.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57434 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $16.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.2M in property damage in the Verdon, SD area (ZIP 57434). 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 →