ZIP code 58838, covering Cartwright, ND, has 109 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 74 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (74 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $414K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 8, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 11% 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.
Cartwright has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $240K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Cartwright has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 21, 2019.
Cartwright has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 28, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cartwright was Flood on Mar 21, 2019, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Apr 23, 2022), causing $3M in damages. Blizzard on Jan 9, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58838 has experienced 109 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (74 events), blizzards (12 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (7 events), and wildfires (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cartwright, ND, with 74 events documented. These events have caused a combined $414K in property damage.
Yes, Cartwright (ZIP 58838) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 21, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58838 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 21, 2019. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.8M in property damage in the Cartwright, ND area (ZIP 58838). 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 →