Government records show 262 natural disaster events affecting the Ashland, MT area (ZIP 59003) — a notably active disaster history. These include 166 wildfires, 81 hailstorms, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $227K.
With 166 recorded incidents (63% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 14 (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 Nov 18, 2024.
Hailstorms account for 31% of the disaster record here, with 81 events documented. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2025.
Ashland 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 23, 2011.
Ashland has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $107K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ashland was Flood on May 23, 2011, which caused $120K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 21, 2010), causing $107K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59003 has experienced 262 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (166 events), hailstorms (81 events), severe wind events (13 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ashland, MT, with 166 events documented.
Yes, Ashland (ZIP 59003) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $120K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 23, 2011.
Ashland has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $107K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59003 was Flood, which occurred on May 23, 2011. This event caused $120K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $227K in property damage in the Ashland, MT area (ZIP 59003). 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 →