Des Lacs, ND (ZIP 58733) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (26 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
Des Lacs 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.
Des Lacs has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 13, 2021.
Des Lacs has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 22, 2010.
Des Lacs has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 4, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Des Lacs 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).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58733 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Des Lacs, ND, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.
Yes, Des Lacs (ZIP 58733) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 22, 2010.
Des Lacs has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 4, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58733 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 $7.5M in property damage in the Des Lacs, ND area (ZIP 58733). 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 →