Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 58420 in Buchanan, ND. These include 20 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.7M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Buchanan is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 4, 2025.
Buchanan has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 9 (100%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2023.
Buchanan has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $552.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 1994.
Buchanan has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 8, 2025.
Buchanan has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $695K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2024.
Buchanan has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 17, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buchanan was Blizzard on Apr 4, 1997, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Jan 9, 1997), causing $1.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 26, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58420 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buchanan, ND, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Buchanan (ZIP 58420) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $695K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2024.
Buchanan 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 $552.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 1994.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58420 was Blizzard, which occurred on Apr 4, 1997. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.7M in property damage in the Buchanan, ND area (ZIP 58420). 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 →