Bowdon, ND (ZIP 58418) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (24 total). Of these, 2 (8%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
Bowdon has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2023.
Bowdon has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 16, 2023.
Bowdon has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $571K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
Bowdon has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Nov 1, 1996.
Bowdon has experienced 1 tornado 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 $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 1952.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bowdon was Blizzard on Jan 9, 1997, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Apr 4, 1997), causing $1M in damages. Blizzard on Jan 21, 1997 also caused significant damage ($790K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58418 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bowdon, ND, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $850K in property damage.
Yes, Bowdon (ZIP 58418) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 16, 2023.
Bowdon has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 1952.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58418 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 $6.3M in property damage in the Bowdon, ND area (ZIP 58418). 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 →