ZIP code 58538, covering Fort Yates, ND, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 27 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.9M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (27 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 12, 2025.
Fort Yates has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $12.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2023.
Fort Yates has experienced 10 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 $518K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
Fort Yates has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $858K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
Fort Yates has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 4, 2014.
Fort Yates has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Yates was Winter Storm on Apr 2, 2010, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was 5" Hail (Jul 13, 2010), causing $2M in damages. Blizzard on Jan 25, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58538 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (10 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Yates, ND, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Fort Yates (ZIP 58538) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $858K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
Fort Yates has 2 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 $450K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58538 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Apr 2, 2010. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.9M in property damage in the Fort Yates, ND area (ZIP 58538). 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 →