Darby, MT (ZIP 59829) has experienced 140 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 118 wildfires, 20 hailstorms, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.6K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 118 recorded incidents (84% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 10 (8%) 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 Dec 2, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 9, 2022.
Darby has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2025.
Darby 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 23, 1975.
The most significant disaster event on record for Darby was EF2 Tornado on Jun 23, 1975, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59829 has experienced 140 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (118 events), hailstorms (20 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Darby, MT, with 118 events documented.
Yes, Darby (ZIP 59829) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $500 in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2025.
Darby has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59829 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 23, 1975. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.6K in property damage in the Darby, MT area (ZIP 59829). 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 →