Hamilton, ND (ZIP 58238) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 34 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $35M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hamilton is hailstorms, with 34 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $880K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2022.
Hamilton has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 $12.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2014.
Hamilton has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $21.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 27, 2004.
Hamilton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2018.
Hamilton 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.
Hamilton has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 16, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hamilton was Flood on Apr 21, 1997, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Apr 5, 1997), causing $6M in damages. Ice Storm on Apr 4, 1997 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58238 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hamilton, ND, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $880K in property damage.
Yes, Hamilton (ZIP 58238) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 27, 2004.
Hamilton has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $15K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 16, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58238 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 21, 1997. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35M in property damage in the Hamilton, ND area (ZIP 58238). 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 →