Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 58369

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 58369, North Dakota

Located in the northern tier of the continental United States, ZIP 58369 serves the Saint John 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 58369's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.4/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Fire risk is the leading concern in the area, where seasonal drought and combustible vegetation combine to create a high-risk wildfire environment. Secondary hazards include winter and ice storm.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 58369's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 4.7/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by wildfire and winter, 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 58369 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 wildfire is recommended.