Federal records document 148 natural disaster events in the Grand Forks, ND area (ZIP 58201). These include 93 hailstorms, 22 severe wind events, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1B. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (93 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $555K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (69%) 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 $3B in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2024.
Grand Forks has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 19, 2000.
Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks was Flood on Apr 18, 1997, which caused $3B in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2000), causing $32M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jul 21, 1996 also caused significant damage ($10.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58201 has experienced 148 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (93 events), severe wind events (22 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (4 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 Grand Forks, ND, with 93 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20.1M in property damage.
Yes, Grand Forks (ZIP 58201) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2024.
Grand Forks has 15 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 $555K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58201 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 18, 1997. This event caused $3B in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1B in property damage in the Grand Forks, ND area (ZIP 58201). 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 →