Federal records document 65 natural disaster events in the Libby, MT area (ZIP 59923). These include 53 wildfires, 7 earthquakes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 53 recorded incidents (82% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (11%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 22, 2024.
Libby has experienced 7 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 14, 2014.
Libby has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 6, 2006.
Libby has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Libby was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 21, 1997, which caused $1.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59923 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (53 events), earthquakes (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Libby, MT, with 53 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59923 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 21, 1997. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Libby, MT area (ZIP 59923). 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 →