Federal records document 100 natural disaster events in the Scobey, MT area (ZIP 59263). These include 86 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 4 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $506.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Scobey is hailstorms, with 86 recorded events making up 86% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
Scobey has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $29K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2016.
Scobey has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Scobey has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 29, 1991.
Scobey has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 19, 2010.
Scobey has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 17, 1982.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scobey was 3" Hail on Aug 11, 2000, which caused $350K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59263 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (86 events), severe wind events (5 events), wildfires (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scobey, MT, with 86 events documented. These events have caused a combined $350K in property damage.
Yes, Scobey (ZIP 59263) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $85K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 17, 1999.
Scobey has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 29, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59263 was 3" Hail, which occurred on Aug 11, 2000. This event caused $350K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $506.5K in property damage in the Scobey, MT area (ZIP 59263). 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 →