Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 58772 in Portal, ND. These include 34 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (34 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $520K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2025.
Portal 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.
Portal has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $262.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Portal 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 58772 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), blizzards (6 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Portal, ND, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $520K in property damage.
Portal has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $262.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58772 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 Portal, ND area (ZIP 58772). 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 →