Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 59016 in Busby, MT. These include 24 hailstorms, 19 wildfires, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M.
With 24 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 5, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 26, 2024.
Busby has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 17, 1999.
Busby has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 2018.
Busby has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 9, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Busby was Heavy Snow on Apr 9, 2001, which caused $1.2M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59016 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), wildfires (19 events), severe wind events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Busby, MT, with 24 events documented.
Busby has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59016 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Apr 9, 2001. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Busby, MT area (ZIP 59016). 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 →