Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 58204 in Grand Forks Afb, ND. These include 21 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1B.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (21 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2022.
Grand Forks Afb has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 8, 2025.
Grand Forks Afb has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 Jul 4, 2024.
Grand Forks Afb 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 Afb has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2010.
Grand Forks Afb 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 Afb was Flood on Apr 18, 1997, which caused $3B in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2000), causing $32M in damages. Blizzard on Apr 5, 1997 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58204 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), severe wind events (10 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grand Forks Afb, ND, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Grand Forks Afb (ZIP 58204) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2024.
Grand Forks Afb has 3 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 $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58204 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 Afb, ND area (ZIP 58204). 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 →