Hamlet, ND (ZIP 58795) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.6M.
With 18 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (11%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2025.
Hamlet has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $12.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 23, 2022.
Hamlet has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $405K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 18, 2022.
Hamlet 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 Aug 5, 1968.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hamlet was Blizzard on Apr 23, 2022, which caused $10M 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 58795 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hamlet, ND, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60K in property damage.
Hamlet 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 Aug 5, 1968.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58795 was Blizzard, which occurred on Apr 23, 2022. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.6M in property damage in the Hamlet, ND area (ZIP 58795). 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 →