ZIP code 58652, covering Richardton, ND, has 100 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 76 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (76 total). 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 $626K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $202K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Richardton 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.
Richardton has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Richardton has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 11, 1978.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richardton was Flood on Aug 15, 2014, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Apr 4, 1997), 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 58652 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richardton, ND, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $626K in property damage.
Yes, Richardton (ZIP 58652) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Richardton has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 11, 1978.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58652 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 15, 2014. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.9M in property damage in the Richardton, ND area (ZIP 58652). 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 →