Federal records document 83 natural disaster events in the Agar, SD area (ZIP 57520). These include 63 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (63 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
Agar has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 24, 2006.
Agar 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2016.
Agar has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Agar has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 15, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Agar was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $7.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 1, 2019), causing $181.3K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 57520 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Agar, SD, with 63 events documented.
Yes, Agar (ZIP 57520) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Agar has 3 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 $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 24, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 57520 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $7.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.6M in property damage in the Agar, SD area (ZIP 57520). 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 →