Minot Afb, ND (ZIP 58704) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Minot Afb is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2023.
Minot Afb has experienced 9 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 13, 2021.
Minot Afb 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 $6.7M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 23, 2022.
Minot Afb has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 4, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for Minot Afb was Blizzard on Apr 23, 2022, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Apr 4, 1997), causing $1.8M 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 58704 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (8 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Minot Afb, ND, with 24 events documented.
Minot Afb has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 4, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58704 was Blizzard, which occurred on Apr 23, 2022. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.9M in property damage in the Minot Afb, ND area (ZIP 58704). 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 →