Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 58321

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 58321, North Dakota

Located in the northern tier of the continental United States, ZIP 58321 serves the Brocket community. The continental climate of this part of North Dakota — bringing extremely cold winters and short, warm summers with prairie wind exposure — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 58321's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.1/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The area faces significant winter hazard exposure, with nor'easters, ice storms, or blizzards regularly challenging transportation networks and power infrastructure. Secondary hazards include ice storm and wildfire.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 58321's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 4.7/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by winter and ice storm, as measured by FEMA across North Dakota. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 58321 residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — 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.