Steele, ND (ZIP 58482) has experienced 79 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.6M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 50 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $245K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Steele has experienced 9 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 $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
Steele 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.
Steele has experienced 7 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 8, 2021.
Steele has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 28, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Steele 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 58482 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (7 events), and tornadoes (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Steele, ND, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $245K in property damage.
Yes, Steele (ZIP 58482) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2021.
Steele has 6 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58482 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 $14.6M in property damage in the Steele, ND area (ZIP 58482). 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 →