Norwich, ND (ZIP 58768) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 33 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.9M.
With 33 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 11, 2025.
Norwich has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 25, 2011.
Norwich 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2010.
Norwich has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 3, 1990.
Norwich has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 9, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Norwich was Flash Flood on Jun 22, 2011, which caused $5M 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 ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58768 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Norwich, ND, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Norwich (ZIP 58768) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 25, 2011.
Norwich has 3 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 3, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58768 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 22, 2011. This event caused $5M 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 Norwich, ND area (ZIP 58768). 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 →