Federal records document 106 natural disaster events in the Medora, ND area (ZIP 58645). These include 63 hailstorms, 26 wildfires, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Medora is hailstorms, with 63 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $102K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
There have been 26 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 2, 2024.
Medora has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Medora 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.
Medora has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2011.
Medora has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Medora 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 58645 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), wildfires (26 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Medora, ND, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $102K in property damage.
Yes, Medora (ZIP 58645) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $125K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2011.
Medora has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58645 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 Medora, ND area (ZIP 58645). 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 →