Brantford, ND (ZIP 58356) has experienced 131 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 100 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.5M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 100 recorded incidents (76% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $970K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2018.
Brantford has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $667K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 16, 2023.
Brantford has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 3, 2016.
Brantford has experienced 4 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2008.
Brantford 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 Brantford 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. 110 mph High Wind on Jul 8, 2018 also caused significant damage ($650K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58356 has experienced 131 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (100 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brantford, ND, with 100 events documented. These events have caused a combined $970K in property damage.
Yes, Brantford (ZIP 58356) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $667K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 16, 2023.
Brantford has 7 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 $95K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 3, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58356 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 $15.5M in property damage in the Brantford, ND area (ZIP 58356). 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 →