ZIP code 58562, covering Bentley, ND, has 124 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 89 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.5M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 42 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (89 total). Of these, 3 (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 $7.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
Bentley has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 2011.
Bentley has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $19.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 4, 2013.
Bentley has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $567K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bentley was Winter Storm on Apr 2, 2010, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 4, 2013), causing $4.4M in damages. 4.2" Hail on Jul 13, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58562 has experienced 124 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (89 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (9 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bentley, ND, with 89 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.2M in property damage.
Yes, Bentley (ZIP 58562) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $567K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2011.
Bentley has 10 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58562 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Apr 2, 2010. This event caused $11M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.5M in property damage in the Bentley, ND area (ZIP 58562). 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 →