ZIP code 58274, covering Portland, ND, has 80 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 54 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Portland is hailstorms, with 54 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2025.
Portland has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
Portland has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 6, 2000.
Portland has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 22, 2009.
Portland 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 Portland 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. EF2 Tornado on Jul 11, 2017 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58274 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Portland, ND, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Portland (ZIP 58274) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 22, 2009.
Portland has 12 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58274 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 $15.6M in property damage in the Portland, ND area (ZIP 58274). 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 →