Federal records document 61 natural disaster events in the Bottineau, ND area (ZIP 58318). These include 45 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.9M. A total of 13 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (45 total). Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $410K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
Bottineau has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (100%) 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 $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 23, 2022.
Bottineau has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
Bottineau has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2009.
Bottineau has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jun 3, 1998.
Bottineau has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bottineau was Blizzard on Apr 23, 2022, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 26, 1986), causing $2.5M in damages. Blizzard on Jan 9, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58318 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bottineau, ND, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $410K in property damage.
Yes, Bottineau (ZIP 58318) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $270K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2009.
Bottineau has 5 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 28, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58318 was Blizzard, which occurred on Apr 23, 2022. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.9M in property damage in the Bottineau, ND area (ZIP 58318). 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 →