ZIP code 58439, covering Forbes, ND, has 85 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 53 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $47M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (53 total). Of these, 4 (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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% 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.
Forbes has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $38.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
Forbes has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2002.
Forbes has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. 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 $253K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2022.
Forbes 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 Forbes 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 58439 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Forbes, ND, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.
Yes, Forbes (ZIP 58439) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $38.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
Forbes has 6 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 $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58439 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 $47M in property damage in the Forbes, ND area (ZIP 58439). 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 →