Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 58486 in Sykeston, ND. These include 16 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sykeston is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2022.
Sykeston has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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.
Sykeston 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2023.
Sykeston has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
Sykeston has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Nov 1, 1996.
Sykeston has experienced 1 tornado on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 1952.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sykeston was Blizzard on Jan 9, 1997, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Apr 4, 1997), causing $1M in damages. Blizzard on Jan 21, 1997 also caused significant damage ($790K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58486 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sykeston, ND, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $350K in property damage.
Yes, Sykeston (ZIP 58486) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 16, 2023.
Sykeston has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 1952.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58486 was Blizzard, which occurred on Jan 9, 1997. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.5M in property damage in the Sykeston, ND area (ZIP 58486). 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 →