Federal records document 183 natural disaster events in the Sentinel Butte, ND area (ZIP 58654). These include 141 hailstorms, 16 wildfires, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Sentinel Butte is hailstorms, with 141 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 2, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 5, 2024.
Sentinel Butte has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 30, 2011.
Sentinel Butte 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 $312K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2011.
Sentinel Butte has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 25, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sentinel Butte was Blizzard on Apr 4, 1997, which caused $1.6M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Jan 9, 1997), causing $1.5M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Aug 15, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58654 has experienced 183 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (141 events), wildfires (16 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sentinel Butte, ND, with 141 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Yes, Sentinel Butte (ZIP 58654) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $312K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2011.
Sentinel Butte has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 25, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58654 was Blizzard, which occurred on Apr 4, 1997. This event caused $1.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.6M in property damage in the Sentinel Butte, ND area (ZIP 58654). 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 →