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Natural Disaster Risk β€” ZIP Code 58053

Lidgerwood, North Dakota

5.1out of 10
Moderate Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 58053

ZIP 58053 scores 5.1/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Winter Weather.

Top Hazards

Winter Weather Cold Wave Hail

All 18 Hazard Scores

Winter Weather
9.3
Cold Wave
8.5
Hail
8.1
Ice Storm
6.8
Wildfire
6.0
Tornado
5.6
Strong Wind
5.6
Tsunami
5.4
Volcanic Activity
5.1
Coastal Flooding
4.9
Avalanche
4.5
Landslide
3.9
Extreme Heat
3.4
Drought
2.7
Earthquake
2.5
Hurricane
2.4
Lightning
2.1
Riverine Flooding
1.0

How it compares

ZIP 58053
5.1
North Dakota avg.
4.7
US national avg.
4.5

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🏠 What this means for insurance

Average risk β€” standard coverage usually sufficient

This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.

This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 58053, North Dakota

ZIP 58053 covers part of the Lidgerwood area, in the northern tier of the continental United States. The surrounding region experiences extremely cold winters and short, warm summers with prairie wind exposure, with severe blizzards and spring flooding shaping the natural hazards that residents of this ZIP code face. Risk scores here are derived from FEMA data for the encompassing county.

FEMA rates ZIP 58053's composite natural disaster risk at 5.1 out of 10 β€” moderate risk. Severe winter storms top the local risk profile, bringing blizzard conditions, ice storms, and extreme cold that pose health risks and cause extensive property and infrastructure damage. Residents should also account for cold wave and hail risk in their preparedness planning.

ZIP 58053's risk score, near the 4.7/10 state average and above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA, the highest-scoring are winter, cold wave, and hail. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 58053 residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices β€” an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for winter is recommended.

What this means for ZIP 58053: Winter Weather preparedness

  • Insulate pipes and keep a backup heat source to prevent freezing during extended cold.
  • Maintain an emergency kit in your vehicle and home for snow- or ice-related power outages.
  • Clear roof snow loads when heavy to prevent structural strain and ice dams.

Risk for the surrounding area

Local Factors for ZIP 58053

These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 58053 from other communities in North Dakota County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

1,409

Small Town

Geographic Zone

Inland

Reduced coastal hazard exposure

Climate Band

Cool Continental

Latitude 46.1Β°

Flood Terrain

Minimal β€” county topography limits flood risk

Flood score: 1.0/10

Wildfire Exposure

Moderate β€” seasonal fire risk

Fire score: 6.0/10

Coordinates

46.0506Β° N, 97.1801Β° W

Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.

Recent Climate Data for ZIP 58053

Last 12 months Β· Source: Open-Meteo archive

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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only β€” consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.