ZIP code 58259, covering Whitman, ND, has 71 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 49 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.8M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Whitman is hailstorms, with 49 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
Whitman has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
Whitman has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $15.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2019.
Whitman has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 6, 2000.
Whitman has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 28, 2019.
Whitman has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whitman was 2.8" Hail on Jun 27, 1997, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Apr 5, 1997), causing $6M in damages. Ice Storm on Apr 4, 1997 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58259 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whitman, ND, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10M in property damage.
Yes, Whitman (ZIP 58259) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2019.
Whitman has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 28, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58259 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 27, 1997. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37.8M in property damage in the Whitman, ND area (ZIP 58259). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →