Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Sanborn, ND area (ZIP 58480). These include 43 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.5M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Sanborn is hailstorms, with 43 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2022.
Sanborn has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 18, 2016.
Sanborn has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $12.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 27, 2005.
Sanborn 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2013.
Sanborn has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
Sanborn has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sanborn was Blizzard on Apr 5, 1997, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Apr 4, 1997), causing $6M in damages. Flood on Jun 17, 2007 also caused significant damage ($3.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58480 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sanborn, ND, with 43 events documented.
Yes, Sanborn (ZIP 58480) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2013.
Sanborn has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58480 was Blizzard, which occurred on Apr 5, 1997. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.5M in property damage in the Sanborn, ND area (ZIP 58480). 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 →