Federal records document 121 natural disaster events in the Prosper, ND area (ZIP 58042). These include 78 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $331.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (78 total). Of these, 3 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (79%) 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 $286.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 20, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2020.
Prosper 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.
Prosper has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 4, 2011.
Prosper 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 Prosper was Flood on Apr 16, 1997, which caused $150M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 8, 1997), causing $100M in damages. 3.5" Hail on Sep 21, 2007 also caused significant damage ($30M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58042 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (78 events), floods (14 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Prosper, ND, with 78 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30M in property damage.
Yes, Prosper (ZIP 58042) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $286.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 20, 2023.
Prosper has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 4, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58042 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 $331.5M in property damage in the Prosper, ND area (ZIP 58042). 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 →