ZIP code 58436, covering Ellendale, ND, has 140 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 89 hailstorms, 21 severe wind events, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.7M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (89 total). Of these, 4 (4%) 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 $940K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (92%) 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 $38.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (91%) 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 $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2023.
Ellendale has experienced 6 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 $855K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2002.
Ellendale has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 1, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ellendale was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $36M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Apr 4, 1997), causing $1.5M in damages. Blizzard on Jan 9, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58436 has experienced 140 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (89 events), severe wind events (21 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (6 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 Ellendale, ND, with 89 events documented. These events have caused a combined $940K in property damage.
Yes, Ellendale (ZIP 58436) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $38.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
Ellendale has 6 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 $855K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58436 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $36M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50.7M in property damage in the Ellendale, ND area (ZIP 58436). 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 →