Wolseth, ND (ZIP 58740) has experienced 65 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wolseth is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 20% 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 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $625K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 13, 2021.
Wolseth 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.
Wolseth has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $267K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 1, 2009.
Wolseth has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 4, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wolseth 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 58740 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wolseth, ND, with 38 events documented.
Yes, Wolseth (ZIP 58740) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $267K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 1, 2009.
Wolseth has 2 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 $30. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 4, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58740 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 $7.6M in property damage in the Wolseth, ND area (ZIP 58740). 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 →