Federal records document 128 natural disaster events in the Emmet, ND area (ZIP 58540). These include 93 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Emmet is hailstorms, with 93 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $788K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Emmet has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 23, 2022.
Emmet has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $530.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 2007.
Emmet 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Emmet 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 Dec 21, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Emmet was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 1, 2023, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Apr 23, 2022), causing $3M in damages. Blizzard on Jan 9, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58540 has experienced 128 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (93 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Emmet, ND, with 93 events documented. These events have caused a combined $788K in property damage.
Yes, Emmet (ZIP 58540) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $165K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Emmet has 8 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 $530.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58540 was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 1, 2023. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.5M in property damage in the Emmet, ND area (ZIP 58540). 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 →