Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 59474 in Shelby, MT. These include 28 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 4 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $50K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (28 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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 Nov 14, 2021.
Shelby has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 16, 1994.
Shelby 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 7, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shelby was Flood on Apr 7, 2023, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59474 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), severe wind events (11 events), earthquakes (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shelby, MT, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Shelby (ZIP 59474) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 7, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59474 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 7, 2023. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50K in property damage in the Shelby, MT area (ZIP 59474). 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 →