ZIP code 59471, covering Roy, MT, has 73 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 hailstorms, 19 wildfires, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $717.5K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (37 total). 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2023.
There have been 19 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 23, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense 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 Feb 21, 2021.
Roy 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 May 28, 1981.
Roy has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2008.
Roy has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 31, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Roy was Flood on Aug 23, 2014, which caused $515K in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (May 25, 2023), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59471 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), wildfires (19 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Roy, MT, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200K in property damage.
Yes, Roy (ZIP 59471) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $515K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2014.
Roy has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 28, 1981.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59471 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 23, 2014. This event caused $515K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $717.5K in property damage in the Roy, MT area (ZIP 59471). 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 →