Tower City, ND (ZIP 58071) has experienced 92 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 62 hailstorms, 17 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $92.4M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Tower City is hailstorms, with 62 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. 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 $73.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 2, 2019.
Tower City has experienced 6 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
Tower City 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.
Tower City 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.
Tower City has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 1, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tower City was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 15, 2007, which caused $23M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 15, 2007), causing $15M in damages. 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 15, 2007 also caused significant damage ($14.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58071 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), severe wind events (17 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tower City, ND, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $210K in property damage.
Yes, Tower City (ZIP 58071) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 1, 2001.
Tower City has 6 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 $5.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58071 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 15, 2007. This event caused $23M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $92.4M in property damage in the Tower City, ND area (ZIP 58071). 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 →