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58030 Fairmount, ND — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Fairmount, ND (58030)

Federal records document 79 natural disaster events in the Fairmount, ND area (ZIP 58030). These include 45 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $90.8M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (45 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (36%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 21, 2025.

💨 Severe wind events

There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.

❄️ Blizzards

Fairmount 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.

🌊 Floods

Fairmount has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $78M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 6, 2001.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Fairmount 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Fairmount 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Fairmount, ND (58030)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58030 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 58030?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairmount, ND, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $220K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 58030 (Fairmount) prone to flooding?

Yes, Fairmount (ZIP 58030) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $78M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 6, 2001.

Has Fairmount (58030) ever been hit by a tornado?

Fairmount has 14 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 21, 2025.

What was the worst natural disaster in Fairmount, ND?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58030 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 5, 1997. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 58030?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $90.8M in property damage in the Fairmount, ND area (ZIP 58030). 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 →

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