Federal records document 76 natural disaster events in the Breien, ND area (ZIP 58570). These include 49 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.9M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Breien is hailstorms, with 49 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 12, 2025.
Breien 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.
Breien has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $269K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
Breien 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.
Breien has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2013.
Breien has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for Breien 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 58570 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (9 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Breien, ND, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Breien (ZIP 58570) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $350K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2013.
Breien has 2 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58570 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 Breien, ND area (ZIP 58570). 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 →