Federal records document 84 natural disaster events in the Southam, ND area (ZIP 58327). These include 48 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $131.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (48 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 12, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (71%) 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 $118.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2011.
Southam has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $579.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 4, 2018.
Southam has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Southam 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.
Southam has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 9, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Southam was Flood on Sep 1, 1999, which caused $75M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 1, 2001), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Apr 21, 1997 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58327 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), wildfires (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Southam, ND, with 48 events documented.
Yes, Southam (ZIP 58327) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $118.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2011.
Southam has 6 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 $579.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 4, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58327 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 $131.9M in property damage in the Southam, ND area (ZIP 58327). 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 →