Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 58444

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 58444, North Dakota

Located in the northern tier of the continental United States, ZIP 58444 serves the Goodrich 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 58444's overall natural disaster risk is rated 4.3/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hail is the primary natural disaster concern, with severe storms delivering baseball-sized or larger hailstones that cause significant insured losses each year. Secondary hazards include winter and ice storm.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 58444's natural disaster risk is near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly below the 4.7/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by hail 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 58444 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 hail is recommended.