Lake Williams, ND (ZIP 58478) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (21 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Lake Williams has experienced 8 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
Lake Williams has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2023.
Lake Williams has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Williams was 110 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 25, 1999, which caused $5M 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 58478 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (7 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Williams, ND, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $110K in property damage.
Lake Williams has 2 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58478 was 110 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 25, 1999. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12M in property damage in the Lake Williams, ND area (ZIP 58478). 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 →