Nekoma, ND (ZIP 58355) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Nekoma is hailstorms, with 26 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2021.
Nekoma has experienced 7 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $385K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2013.
Nekoma has experienced 6 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 $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 19, 2005.
Nekoma 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.
Nekoma has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 1991.
Nekoma has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nekoma was Blizzard on Apr 5, 1997, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Apr 4, 1997), causing $6M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58355 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nekoma, ND, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Nekoma (ZIP 58355) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $385K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2013.
Nekoma has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58355 was Blizzard, which occurred on Apr 5, 1997. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.3M in property damage in the Nekoma, ND area (ZIP 58355). 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 →