Keene, ND (ZIP 58847) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (20 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $335K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 29% 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.
Keene has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $360K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2025.
Keene has experienced 4 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 7, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Keene was Blizzard on Apr 23, 2022, which caused $3M 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 ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58847 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), blizzards (12 events), severe wind events (6 events), and wildfires (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Keene, ND, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $335K in property damage.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58847 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 $7.8M in property damage in the Keene, ND area (ZIP 58847). 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 →