Milton, ND (ZIP 58260) has experienced 81 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 46 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $825K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 9, 2017.
Milton has experienced 8 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $395K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2013.
Milton has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $606.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2017.
Milton has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $12.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on May 11, 2004.
Milton 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 Milton was Blizzard on Apr 5, 1997, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Apr 4, 1997), causing $6M in damages. 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 9, 2017 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58260 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), severe wind events (14 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Milton, ND, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $825K in property damage.
Yes, Milton (ZIP 58260) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $395K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2013.
Milton has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $606.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58260 was Blizzard, which occurred on Apr 5, 1997. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.2M in property damage in the Milton, ND area (ZIP 58260). 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 →