Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 58831

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 58831, North Dakota

Located in the northern tier of the continental United States, ZIP 58831 serves the Alexander 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 58831's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.3/10 (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 cold wave and hail.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 58831'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 winter and cold wave, 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 58831 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.