Sheldon, ND (ZIP 58068) has experienced 98 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 62 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.4M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Sheldon is hailstorms, with 62 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Sheldon has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
Sheldon has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 16, 2023.
Sheldon has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $13.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2010.
Sheldon 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.
Sheldon has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sheldon was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 15, 2007, which caused $12M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Apr 5, 1997), causing $6M in damages. Ice Storm on Apr 4, 1997 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58068 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), wildfires (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sheldon, ND, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Sheldon (ZIP 58068) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 16, 2023.
Sheldon has 10 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 $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58068 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 15, 2007. This event caused $12M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.4M in property damage in the Sheldon, ND area (ZIP 58068). 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 →