Buffalo, ND (ZIP 58011) has experienced 92 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 56 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $393M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 104 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Buffalo is hailstorms, with 56 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $65.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 21, 2025.
Buffalo has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $31.1M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2007.
Buffalo has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $12.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 27, 2005.
Buffalo 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 $284M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 6, 2001.
Buffalo has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 13, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buffalo was Flood on Apr 16, 1997, which caused $150M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 8, 1997), causing $100M in damages. EF5 Tornado on Jun 20, 1957 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58011 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (5 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buffalo, ND, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $260K in property damage.
Yes, Buffalo (ZIP 58011) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $284M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 6, 2001.
Buffalo has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $31.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58011 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 16, 1997. This event caused $150M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $393M in property damage in the Buffalo, ND area (ZIP 58011). 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 →