Clifford, ND (ZIP 58016) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 25 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14M.
With 25 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2023.
Clifford has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
Clifford has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 6, 2000.
Clifford has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 27, 2015.
Clifford 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 27, 2004.
Clifford 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clifford was Blizzard on Apr 5, 1997, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Apr 4, 1997), causing $6M in damages. Flood on Jun 12, 2000 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58016 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clifford, ND, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Clifford (ZIP 58016) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 27, 2004.
Clifford has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 27, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58016 was Blizzard, which occurred on Apr 5, 1997. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14M in property damage in the Clifford, ND area (ZIP 58016). 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 →