Federal records document 125 natural disaster events in the Emerado, ND area (ZIP 58228). These include 69 hailstorms, 23 severe wind events, and 18 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1B. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (69 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 18% 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 Aug 8, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% 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 $552.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2025.
Emerado has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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.
Emerado 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.
Emerado 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 Emerado 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 58228 has experienced 125 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), severe wind events (23 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Emerado, ND, with 69 events documented.
Yes, Emerado (ZIP 58228) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2024.
Emerado has 18 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 $552.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58228 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 Emerado, ND area (ZIP 58228). 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 →