ZIP code 58442, covering Gackle, ND, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (37 total). Of these, 2 (5%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 29, 2024.
Gackle has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (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 $5.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2023.
Gackle has experienced 7 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 $12.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2021.
Gackle 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 $132.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 15, 1999.
Gackle has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 16, 2023.
Gackle has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 1, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gackle was 120 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 14, 2018, which caused $12M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 6, 2009), causing $1.8M 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 58442 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gackle, ND, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21K in property damage.
Yes, Gackle (ZIP 58442) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 16, 2023.
Gackle 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 $132.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 15, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58442 was 120 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Sep 14, 2018. This event caused $12M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.5M in property damage in the Gackle, ND area (ZIP 58442). 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 →