Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 58460

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 58460, North Dakota

ZIP 58460 in Lehr sits in the northern tier of the continental United States. Its continental climate produces extremely cold winters and short, warm summers with prairie wind exposure, and notably severe blizzards and spring flooding. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 58460 carries an overall risk score of 4.3/10, placing it in the moderate category. Arctic air outbreaks are the leading natural hazard, with temperature plunges to dangerous lows capable of causing hypothermia and widespread infrastructure failures. The area also faces notable exposure to winter and hail.

Within North Dakota, ZIP 58460's risk is, slightly below the 4.7/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of North Dakota identifies cold wave as the foremost hazard, followed by winter and hail. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 58460 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 cold wave is recommended.