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59351 Volborg, MT — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Volborg, MT (59351)

ZIP code 59351, covering Volborg, MT, has 137 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 69 hailstorms, 59 wildfires, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $145K.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (69 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 29, 2025.

🔥 Wildfires

Wildfires account for 43% of the disaster record here, with 59 events documented. Of these, 6 (10%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 18, 2024.

💨 Severe wind events

Volborg has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 7, 2021.

🌍 Earthquakes

Volborg has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 1, 2020.

🌊 Floods

Volborg has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 23, 2011.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Volborg has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 1984.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Volborg was Flood on May 23, 2011, which caused $120K in property damage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Volborg, MT (59351)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59351 has experienced 137 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), wildfires (59 events), severe wind events (6 events), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 59351?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Volborg, MT, with 69 events documented.

Is ZIP code 59351 (Volborg) prone to flooding?

Yes, Volborg (ZIP 59351) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $120K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 23, 2011.

Has Volborg (59351) ever been hit by a tornado?

Volborg has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 1984.

What was the worst natural disaster in Volborg, MT?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59351 was Flood, which occurred on May 23, 2011. This event caused $120K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 59351?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $145K in property damage in the Volborg, MT area (ZIP 59351). 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 →

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