Mccanna, ND (ZIP 58251) has experienced 111 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 71 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1B.
With 71 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (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 $3B in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2021.
Mccanna has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Mccanna has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 19, 2000.
Mccanna 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 Mccanna was Flood on Apr 18, 1997, which caused $3B in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2000), causing $32M in damages. Blizzard on Apr 5, 1997 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58251 has experienced 111 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mccanna, ND, with 71 events documented.
Yes, Mccanna (ZIP 58251) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2021.
Mccanna has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $18K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58251 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 18, 1997. This event caused $3B in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1B in property damage in the Mccanna, ND area (ZIP 58251). 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 →