Blanchard, ND (ZIP 58009) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.3M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (23 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 15, 2022.
Blanchard has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $12.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2019.
Blanchard has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2014.
Blanchard has experienced 4 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 19, 2000.
Blanchard has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 2003.
Blanchard has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 4, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blanchard was Flood on Apr 17, 1997, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Apr 5, 1997), causing $6M in damages. Ice Storm on Apr 4, 1997 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58009 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blanchard, ND, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Blanchard (ZIP 58009) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2019.
Blanchard has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $20K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 4, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58009 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 17, 1997. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.3M in property damage in the Blanchard, ND area (ZIP 58009). 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 →