Federal records document 62 natural disaster events in the Lawton, ND area (ZIP 58345). These include 43 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $128M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (43 total). 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2025.
Lawton has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (100%) 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 $114.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2009.
Lawton has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $479.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 4, 2018.
Lawton 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.
Lawton has experienced 2 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 4, 2018.
Lawton has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lawton 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 58345 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lawton, ND, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Lawton (ZIP 58345) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $114.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2009.
Lawton 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 $479.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 4, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58345 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 $128M in property damage in the Lawton, ND area (ZIP 58345). 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 →