Federal records document 93 natural disaster events in the Gorham, ND area (ZIP 58627). These include 62 hailstorms, 16 wildfires, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Gorham is hailstorms, with 62 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $395K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 10, 2021.
Gorham has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 30, 2011.
Gorham has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Gorham has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 1984.
Gorham has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 6, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gorham was Blizzard on Jan 9, 1997, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Apr 4, 1997), causing $1.5M in damages. 120 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 10, 2022 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58627 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), wildfires (16 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gorham, ND, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $395K in property damage.
Yes, Gorham (ZIP 58627) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 6, 2009.
Gorham has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58627 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 $5.9M in property damage in the Gorham, ND area (ZIP 58627). 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 →