Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 58723 in Butte, ND. These include 19 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 19 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $129K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2024.
Butte has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2010.
Butte has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Butte has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 1988.
Butte has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Butte was Blizzard on Jan 9, 1997, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Apr 4, 1997), causing $1M in damages. Winter Storm on Apr 2, 2010 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 58723 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Butte, ND, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $129K in property damage.
Butte has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 1988.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 58723 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 $3.9M in property damage in the Butte, ND area (ZIP 58723). 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 →