Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 58231 in Fordville, ND. These include 32 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $384.5K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (32 total). 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Fordville has experienced 7 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $117K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2016.
Fordville has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $267.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 27, 2015.
Fordville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. 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). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fordville was EF2 Tornado on Jun 6, 1999, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58231 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fordville, ND, with 32 events documented.
Yes, Fordville (ZIP 58231) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $117K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2016.
Fordville has 7 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 $267.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 27, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58231 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 6, 1999. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $384.5K in property damage in the Fordville, ND area (ZIP 58231). 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 →