Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 59531 in Joplin, MT. These include 20 hailstorms and 17 severe wind events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (20 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 8, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 46% 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). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59531 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events) and severe wind events (17 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Joplin, MT, with 20 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59531 was 84 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 27, 2025. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →