ZIP code 58736, covering Drake, ND, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 45 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (45 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $404K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
Drake has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Drake has experienced 4 blizzards 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 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 2, 2010.
Drake has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 1988.
Drake has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 2003.
Drake 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 $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Drake was Blizzard on Jan 9, 1997, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Apr 4, 1997), causing $1M in damages. 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 7, 2020 also caused significant damage ($850K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58736 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Drake, ND, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $404K in property damage.
Yes, Drake (ZIP 58736) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $75K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 26, 2010.
Drake has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 1988.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58736 was Blizzard, which occurred on Jan 9, 1997. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the Drake, ND area (ZIP 58736). 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 →