Geneseo, ND (ZIP 58053) has experienced 76 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 47 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $100.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Geneseo is hailstorms, with 47 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Geneseo has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Geneseo has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 9 (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 $91M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
Geneseo has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $607.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 2011.
Geneseo 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.
Geneseo 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 Geneseo was Flood on Apr 5, 1997, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 13, 1997), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2019 also caused significant damage ($12.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58053 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), severe wind events (10 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Geneseo, ND, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Geneseo (ZIP 58053) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $91M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
Geneseo has 5 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 $607.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58053 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 $100.7M in property damage in the Geneseo, ND area (ZIP 58053). 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 →