Federal records document 166 natural disaster events in the Valley City, ND area (ZIP 58072). These include 120 hailstorms, 21 severe wind events, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.9M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (120 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 26, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
Valley 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.
Valley City has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2013.
Valley 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Valley City 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. Flood on Jun 17, 2007 also caused significant damage ($3.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58072 has experienced 166 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (120 events), severe wind events (21 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Valley City, ND, with 120 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500 in property damage.
Yes, Valley City (ZIP 58072) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2013.
Valley City has 14 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58072 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 $22.9M in property damage in the Valley City, ND area (ZIP 58072). 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 →