ZIP code 58301, covering Devils Lake, ND, has 134 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 83 hailstorms, 25 severe wind events, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $137.7M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Devils Lake is hailstorms, with 83 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 12, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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 $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Devils Lake has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $114.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2016.
Devils Lake has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 14, 1985.
Devils Lake 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.
Devils Lake has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Devils Lake was Flood on Sep 1, 1999, which caused $75M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 1, 2001), causing $25M in damages. 110 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 11, 2000 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58301 has experienced 134 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (83 events), severe wind events (25 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (4 events), wildfires (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Devils Lake, ND, with 83 events documented.
Yes, Devils Lake (ZIP 58301) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $114.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2016.
Devils Lake has 9 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 $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 14, 1985.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58301 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 1999. This event caused $75M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $137.7M in property damage in the Devils Lake, ND area (ZIP 58301). 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 →