Lefor, ND (ZIP 58641) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
With 20 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
Lefor has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 25, 2023.
Lefor has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 13, 2021.
Lefor has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lefor was Blizzard on Apr 4, 1997, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Jan 9, 1997), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58641 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lefor, ND, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $105K in property damage.
Lefor has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58641 was Blizzard, which occurred on Apr 4, 1997. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.7M in property damage in the Lefor, ND area (ZIP 58641). 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 →