Federal records document 78 natural disaster events in the Max, ND area (ZIP 58759). These include 60 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 60 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $372K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
Max has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (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 $6.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 23, 2022.
Max has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2022.
Max has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 1977.
Max has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 21, 2008.
Max 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 $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Max was Blizzard on Apr 23, 2022, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Jan 9, 1997), causing $1.5M in damages. Blizzard on Apr 4, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58759 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Max, ND, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $372K in property damage.
Yes, Max (ZIP 58759) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $60K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2005.
Max has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58759 was Blizzard, which occurred on Apr 23, 2022. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.9M in property damage in the Max, ND area (ZIP 58759). 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 →