ZIP code 58229, covering Fairdale, ND, has 75 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Fairdale is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 1, 2011.
Fairdale has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $525K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2013.
Fairdale has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $12.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on May 11, 2004.
Fairdale has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $529K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2017.
Fairdale has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairdale was Blizzard on Apr 5, 1997, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Apr 4, 1997), causing $6M in damages. 4.5" Hail on Jul 19, 2003 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58229 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), severe wind events (12 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairdale, ND, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.8M in property damage.
Yes, Fairdale (ZIP 58229) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $525K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2013.
Fairdale has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $529K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58229 was Blizzard, which occurred on Apr 5, 1997. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.2M in property damage in the Fairdale, ND area (ZIP 58229). 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 →