Federal records document 85 natural disaster events in the Park River, ND area (ZIP 58270). These include 58 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (58 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 15, 2025.
Park River has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $14M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2016.
Park River has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 2022.
Park River has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2016.
Park River 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on May 11, 2004.
Park River has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Park River was Flood on Apr 19, 1997, which caused $10M 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 58270 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Park River, ND, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Park River (ZIP 58270) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2016.
Park River has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $9.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58270 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 19, 1997. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.6M in property damage in the Park River, ND area (ZIP 58270). 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 →