Ballantine, MT (ZIP 59006) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 29 hailstorms, 17 severe wind events, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $514K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Ballantine is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Ballantine has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $14K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 19, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ballantine was 1" Hail on Jul 4, 1998, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59006 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), severe wind events (17 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ballantine, MT, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59006 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jul 4, 1998. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $514K in property damage in the Ballantine, MT area (ZIP 59006). 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 →