Federal records document 82 natural disaster events in the Plentywood, MT area (ZIP 59254). These include 65 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Plentywood is hailstorms, with 65 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $29K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 12, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% 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 Aug 25, 2024.
Plentywood has experienced 3 blizzards 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2024.
Plentywood has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 18, 2010.
Plentywood has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 17, 1999.
Plentywood has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Plentywood was Winter Storm on Nov 1, 2000, which caused $2.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59254 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plentywood, MT, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $29K in property damage.
Yes, Plentywood (ZIP 59254) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 17, 1999.
Plentywood has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59254 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Nov 1, 2000. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Plentywood, MT area (ZIP 59254). 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 →