Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 58426 in Courtenay, ND. These include 12 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Courtenay is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 34% 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 8, 2025.
Courtenay has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (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 $5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2023.
Courtenay has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
Courtenay has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 14, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Courtenay was Blizzard on Jan 9, 1997, which caused $1.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Blizzard (Apr 4, 1997), causing $1M in damages. Blizzard on Jan 15, 1997 also caused significant damage ($900K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58426 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (3 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Courtenay, ND, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Courtenay (ZIP 58426) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
Courtenay has 3 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 $750K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 14, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58426 was Blizzard, which occurred on Jan 9, 1997. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.7M in property damage in the Courtenay, ND area (ZIP 58426). 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 →