ZIP code 58505, covering Bismarck, ND, has 121 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 83 hailstorms, 16 severe wind events, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $284.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 14 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (83 total). Of these, 3 (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 $270.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 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 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $585K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2024.
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.
Bismarck has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 1, 2000.
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 2.5" Hail (Jul 21, 2005), causing $93M in damages. 3.2" Hail on Jun 17, 2016 also caused significant damage ($50.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58505 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (83 events), severe wind events (16 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (10 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bismarck, ND, with 83 events documented. These events have caused a combined $270.4M in property damage.
Yes, Bismarck (ZIP 58505) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $585K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2024.
Bismarck has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 1, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58505 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 $284.1M in property damage in the Bismarck, ND area (ZIP 58505). 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 →