Wales, ND (ZIP 58281) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 41 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.9M.
With 41 recorded incidents (69% 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 Sep 1, 2025.
Wales has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 4, 2006.
Wales 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.
Wales has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $105.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 9, 2017.
Wales 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.
Wales has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 27, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wales 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58281 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wales, ND, with 41 events documented.
Yes, Wales (ZIP 58281) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $340K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 27, 2004.
Wales has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $105.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 9, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58281 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 $12.9M in property damage in the Wales, ND area (ZIP 58281). 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 →