Bowman, ND (ZIP 58623) has experienced 161 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 129 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.9M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 129 recorded incidents (80% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (2%) 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 $937K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 12, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
Bowman has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 9 (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 $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 4, 2013.
Bowman has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $270.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 30, 2015.
Bowman 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 $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 7, 2013.
Bowman has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 21, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bowman was Blizzard on Jan 9, 1997, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Jan 24, 2010), causing $1.2M in damages. Blizzard on Apr 4, 1997 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58623 has experienced 161 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (129 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bowman, ND, with 129 events documented. These events have caused a combined $937K in property damage.
Yes, Bowman (ZIP 58623) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $800K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 7, 2013.
Bowman has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $270.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 30, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58623 was Blizzard, which occurred on Jan 9, 1997. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.9M in property damage in the Bowman, ND area (ZIP 58623). 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 →