ZIP code 58487, covering Tappen, ND, has 59 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.7M. A total of 12 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (41 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $64K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Tappen has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2023.
Tappen has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
Tappen has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
Tappen has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tappen was Blizzard on Jan 9, 1997, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Apr 4, 1997), causing $1.5M in damages. Blizzard on Jan 15, 1997 also caused significant damage ($900K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58487 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tappen, ND, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $64K in property damage.
Yes, Tappen (ZIP 58487) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2024.
Tappen has 6 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 $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58487 was Blizzard, which occurred on Jan 9, 1997. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.7M in property damage in the Tappen, ND area (ZIP 58487). 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 →