Federal records document 83 natural disaster events in the Colfax, ND area (ZIP 58018). These include 49 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $88M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 22 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (49 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2022.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (81%) 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 $79.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2024.
Colfax has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $600K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 13, 2024.
Colfax has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2021.
Colfax 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 $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 27, 2005.
Colfax has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Colfax was Flood on Apr 5, 1997, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 13, 1997), causing $25M in damages. Blizzard on Apr 5, 1997 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58018 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Colfax, ND, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $175K in property damage.
Yes, Colfax (ZIP 58018) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $79.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2024.
Colfax has 7 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 $600K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 13, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58018 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 5, 1997. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $88M in property damage in the Colfax, ND area (ZIP 58018). 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 →