Fredonia, ND (ZIP 58440) has experienced 101 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 69 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 69 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $275.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 29, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2021.
Fredonia has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (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 $8.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2023.
Fredonia 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 $302.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 16, 1990.
Fredonia has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $644K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
Fredonia has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 1, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fredonia was Blizzard on Jan 25, 2010, which caused $2.3M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Jan 9, 1997), causing $1.5M in damages. Blizzard on Apr 4, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58440 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (5 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fredonia, ND, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $275.5K in property damage.
Yes, Fredonia (ZIP 58440) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $644K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
Fredonia 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 $302.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 16, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58440 was Blizzard, which occurred on Jan 25, 2010. This event caused $2.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.3M in property damage in the Fredonia, ND area (ZIP 58440). 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 →