With 239 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 59353 in Wibaux, MT has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 203 hailstorms, 17 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wibaux is hailstorms, with 203 recorded events making up 85% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (3%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $650K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 27, 2024.
Wibaux has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 30, 2015.
Wibaux has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 30, 2023.
Wibaux has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $502K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Wibaux 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 $34.7K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 9, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wibaux was 1.8" Hail on Aug 15, 1999, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (May 29, 2024), causing $800K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59353 has experienced 239 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (203 events), severe wind events (17 events), tornadoes (6 events), wildfires (5 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wibaux, MT, with 203 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.
Yes, Wibaux (ZIP 59353) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $502K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Wibaux has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $255K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 30, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59353 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Aug 15, 1999. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Wibaux, MT area (ZIP 59353). 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 →