Federal records document 66 natural disaster events in the Kulm, ND area (ZIP 58456). These include 44 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Kulm is hailstorms, with 44 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $240K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 29, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 20% 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2021.
Kulm has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $102.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 2011.
Kulm has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 16, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kulm was 125 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 10, 2011, which caused $2.3M in property damage. Another major event was 105 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 24, 2010), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 7, 2005 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58456 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (5 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kulm, ND, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $240K in property damage.
Yes, Kulm (ZIP 58456) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 16, 2023.
Kulm has 5 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 $102.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58456 was 125 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 10, 2011. This event caused $2.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.5M in property damage in the Kulm, ND area (ZIP 58456). 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 →