ZIP code 58361, covering Pekin, ND, has 72 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.5M. A total of 13 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Pekin is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $18.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2022.
Pekin has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2019.
Pekin 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 Nov 6, 2000.
Pekin has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 23, 2015.
Pekin 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 Pekin was 101 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 8, 2001, which caused $18M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Apr 5, 1997), causing $6M in damages. Ice Storm on Apr 4, 1997 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58361 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), severe wind events (12 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pekin, ND, with 46 events documented.
Yes, Pekin (ZIP 58361) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2019.
Pekin has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $200K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 23, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58361 was 101 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 8, 2001. This event caused $18M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.5M in property damage in the Pekin, ND area (ZIP 58361). 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 →