ZIP code 58544, covering Hazelton, ND, has 93 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 50 hailstorms, 19 severe wind events, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (50 total). Of these, 3 (6%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 26, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
Hazelton has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (100%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2023.
Hazelton has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
Hazelton has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 1, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hazelton was Blizzard on Apr 4, 1997, which caused $1.8M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Blizzard (Jan 9, 1997), causing $1.5M in damages. Blizzard on Jan 25, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58544 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), severe wind events (19 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (5 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hazelton, ND, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Hazelton (ZIP 58544) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
Hazelton has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 27, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58544 was Blizzard, which occurred on Apr 4, 1997. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.4M in property damage in the Hazelton, ND area (ZIP 58544). 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 →