ZIP code 58202, covering Grand Forks, ND, has 100 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 65 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1B. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Grand Forks is hailstorms, with 65 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. 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 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% 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.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 17, 2024.
Grand Forks has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2025.
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 58202 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grand Forks, ND, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20.1M in property damage.
Yes, Grand Forks (ZIP 58202) 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 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58202 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 58202). 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 →