Federal records document 67 natural disaster events in the Wheelock, ND area (ZIP 58849). These include 42 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.6M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
With 42 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $735K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2025.
Wheelock has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $17.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 23, 2022.
Wheelock has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $53K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 25, 2025.
Wheelock has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $752.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 17, 1977.
Wheelock has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Wheelock has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 17, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wheelock was Blizzard on Apr 23, 2022, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Jan 9, 1997), causing $1.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Apr 18, 2006 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58849 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), flood (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wheelock, ND, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $735K in property damage.
Yes, Wheelock (ZIP 58849) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 17, 2003.
Wheelock has 4 recorded tornado events 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 $752.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 17, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58849 was Blizzard, which occurred on Apr 23, 2022. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.6M in property damage in the Wheelock, ND area (ZIP 58849). 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 →