Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 58712

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 58712, North Dakota

ZIP 58712 in Balfour 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 58712 carries an overall risk score of 4.8/10, placing it in the moderate category. Winter weather is the dominant natural hazard, with the area facing heavy snowfall, ice accumulation, and bitter cold that can immobilize infrastructure and create dangerous travel conditions. The area also faces notable exposure to wildfire and ice storm.

Within North Dakota, ZIP 58712's risk is, near 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 winter as the foremost hazard, followed by wildfire and ice storm. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 58712 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.