With 202 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 58501 in Bismarck, ND has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 148 hailstorms, 26 severe wind events, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $406.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bismarck is hailstorms, with 148 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (3%) 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 $383.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% 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 $15.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (62%) 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 $730K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
Bismarck has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $6.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2023.
Bismarck has experienced 4 tornadoes 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 $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
Bismarck 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 Jan 29, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bismarck was 1.8" Hail on Jun 9, 2001, which caused $113M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Jun 9, 2001), causing $113M in damages. 2.5" Hail on Jul 21, 2005 also caused significant damage ($93M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58501 has experienced 202 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (148 events), severe wind events (26 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bismarck, ND, with 148 events documented. These events have caused a combined $383.7M in property damage.
Yes, Bismarck (ZIP 58501) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $730K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
Bismarck has 4 recorded tornado events 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 $280K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58501 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 9, 2001. This event caused $113M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $406.6M in property damage in the Bismarck, ND area (ZIP 58501). 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 →