Shields, ND (ZIP 58569) has experienced 56 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
With 34 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $726K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2024.
Shields 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.
Shields has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 26, 2023.
Shields 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.
Shields has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 8, 2021.
Shields has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shields was Winter Storm on Apr 2, 2010, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Jan 25, 2010), causing $1.8M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 16, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58569 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shields, ND, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $726K in property damage.
Yes, Shields (ZIP 58569) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58569 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 $15.2M in property damage in the Shields, ND area (ZIP 58569). 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 →