Kinsey, MT (ZIP 59338) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $130K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Kinsey is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2020.
Kinsey has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 6, 2016.
Kinsey has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2024.
Kinsey has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 20, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kinsey was 89 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 14, 2006, which caused $120K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59338 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kinsey, MT, with 21 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59338 was 89 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 14, 2006. This event caused $120K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $130K in property damage in the Kinsey, MT area (ZIP 59338). 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 →