ZIP code 58793, covering Westhope, ND, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (43 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $930K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Westhope has experienced 5 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 23, 2022.
Westhope has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $629K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2013.
Westhope has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 1984.
Westhope has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jun 3, 1998.
Westhope has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 25, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westhope 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 ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58793 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westhope, ND, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $930K in property damage.
Yes, Westhope (ZIP 58793) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $629K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2013.
Westhope has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58793 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 $7.6M in property damage in the Westhope, ND area (ZIP 58793). 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 →