Nome, ND (ZIP 58062) has experienced 76 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 57 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Nome is hailstorms, with 57 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $805K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2022.
Nome has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2015.
Nome has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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.
Nome has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2005.
Nome 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 $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 1, 2001.
Nome 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 Nome 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. EF2 Tornado on Aug 15, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58062 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nome, ND, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $805K in property damage.
Yes, Nome (ZIP 58062) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $850K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 1, 2001.
Nome has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58062 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 $15.2M in property damage in the Nome, ND area (ZIP 58062). 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 →