ZIP code 58241, covering Hensel, ND, has 69 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.9M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Hensel is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $510K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2024.
Hensel has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $640K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2018.
Hensel 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.
Hensel has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $22M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 20, 2013.
Hensel has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 9, 2017.
Hensel 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 Hensel 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 58241 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hensel, ND, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $510K in property damage.
Yes, Hensel (ZIP 58241) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 20, 2013.
Hensel has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 9, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58241 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 $36.9M in property damage in the Hensel, ND area (ZIP 58241). 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 →