ZIP code 58079, covering Embden, ND, has 111 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 71 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $362.5M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 104 injuries.
With 71 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $26.8M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 4, 2011.
Embden has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $284.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 4, 2014.
Embden has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $39.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 2, 2019.
Embden has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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.
Embden has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 13, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Embden was Flood on Apr 16, 1997, which caused $150M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 8, 1997), causing $100M in damages. EF5 Tornado on Jun 20, 1957 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58079 has experienced 111 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (7 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Embden, ND, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Embden (ZIP 58079) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $284.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 4, 2014.
Embden has 15 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 $26.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 4, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58079 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 16, 1997. This event caused $150M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $362.5M in property damage in the Embden, ND area (ZIP 58079). 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 →