Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 58752 in Lignite, ND. These include 26 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Lignite is hailstorms, with 26 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2025.
Lignite has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $8.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 23, 2022.
Lignite has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $655K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 24, 2010.
Lignite 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 Jun 24, 2011.
Lignite has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 30, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lignite was Blizzard on Apr 23, 2022, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Jan 9, 1997), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58752 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (2 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lignite, ND, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Lignite (ZIP 58752) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $75K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2011.
Lignite has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 30, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58752 was Blizzard, which occurred on Apr 23, 2022. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.9M in property damage in the Lignite, ND area (ZIP 58752). 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 →