Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 58343 in Knox, ND. These include 18 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.9M.
The dominant hazard type for Knox is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2019.
Knox has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 6, 2008.
Knox has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $460K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 9, 2017.
Knox has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2009.
Knox has experienced 2 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 Jul 20, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Knox was Blizzard on Jan 9, 1997, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jun 23, 2008), causing $1M in damages. Blizzard on Apr 4, 1997 also caused significant damage ($650K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58343 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Knox, ND, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Knox (ZIP 58343) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2009.
Knox has 3 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 $460K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 9, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58343 was Blizzard, which occurred on Jan 9, 1997. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.9M in property damage in the Knox, ND area (ZIP 58343). 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 →