Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 58716 in Benedict, ND. These include 17 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Benedict is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
Benedict has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 23, 2022.
Benedict has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 15, 2022.
Benedict has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2022.
Benedict has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 21, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Benedict was Blizzard on Apr 23, 2022, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Jan 9, 1997), causing $1.5M in damages. Blizzard on Apr 4, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58716 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Benedict, ND, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Benedict has 5 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 15, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58716 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 $8M in property damage in the Benedict, ND area (ZIP 58716). 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 →