Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 58455 in Kensal, ND. These include 16 severe wind events, 15 hailstorms, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Severe wind events represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (16 total). Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 8, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2022.
Kensal has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (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 $5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2023.
Kensal has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 6, 2011.
Kensal has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 1973.
Kensal has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 17, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kensal was 102 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 25, 1999, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Jan 9, 1997), causing $1.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 6, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58455 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (16 events), hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (2 events), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kensal, ND, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.1M in property damage.
Yes, Kensal (ZIP 58455) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 6, 2011.
Kensal has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58455 was 102 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 25, 1999. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.5M in property damage in the Kensal, ND area (ZIP 58455). 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 →