Federal records document 105 natural disaster events in the Wilton, ND area (ZIP 58579). These include 70 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wilton is hailstorms, with 70 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
Wilton has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2023.
Wilton has experienced 8 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 $620K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 7, 2020.
Wilton has experienced 5 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 16, 2014.
Wilton 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 Jan 29, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wilton was Blizzard on Apr 4, 1997, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 2, 2010), causing $2M 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 58579 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilton, ND, with 70 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Wilton (ZIP 58579) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 16, 2014.
Wilton has 8 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 $620K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 7, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58579 was Blizzard, which occurred on Apr 4, 1997. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.1M in property damage in the Wilton, ND area (ZIP 58579). 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 →