ZIP code 58448, covering Walum, ND, has 115 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 77 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (77 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $8.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% 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 $10.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2025.
Walum has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $420K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2011.
Walum has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 6, 2000.
Walum has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Walum was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 9, 2006, which caused $9.1M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Aug 2, 1997), causing $7M in damages. Blizzard on Apr 5, 1997 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58448 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Walum, ND, with 77 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.2M in property damage.
Yes, Walum (ZIP 58448) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $420K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2011.
Walum has 13 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 $4.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58448 was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 9, 2006. This event caused $9.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35.9M in property damage in the Walum, ND area (ZIP 58448). 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 →