Federal records document 115 natural disaster events in the Rawson, ND area (ZIP 58831). These include 83 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 83 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 25, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (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 $7.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 10, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 2024.
Rawson has experienced 5 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 13, 2008.
Rawson has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 25, 2015.
Rawson 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 1, 1952.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rawson was Blizzard on Apr 23, 2022, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 15, 2014), causing $2.1M in damages. Flood on Aug 15, 2014 also caused significant damage ($1.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58831 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (83 events), blizzards (12 events), severe wind events (11 events), wildfires (5 events), floods (3 events), 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 Rawson, ND, with 83 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.2M in property damage.
Yes, Rawson (ZIP 58831) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 25, 2015.
Rawson has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 1952.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58831 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 $15.6M in property damage in the Rawson, ND area (ZIP 58831). 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 →