Federal records document 148 natural disaster events in the Langdon, ND area (ZIP 58249). These include 104 hailstorms, 19 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (104 total). Of these, 3 (3%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (16%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 26, 2010.
Langdon has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 9, 2017.
Langdon has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $872K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 16, 2024.
Langdon 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.
Langdon 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 Langdon 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. 1.2" Hail on Jul 12, 1999 also caused significant damage ($4.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58249 has experienced 148 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (104 events), severe wind events (19 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Langdon, ND, with 104 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.5M in property damage.
Yes, Langdon (ZIP 58249) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $872K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 16, 2024.
Langdon has 10 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 $4.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 9, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58249 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 $28.3M in property damage in the Langdon, ND area (ZIP 58249). 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 →