Belfry, MT (ZIP 59008) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 7 wildfires, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (14 total). Of these, 3 (21%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2017.
Belfry has experienced 7 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 16, 2024.
Belfry has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 18, 2015.
Belfry has experienced 2 blizzards on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2018.
Belfry 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 $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 20, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belfry was Flood on May 20, 2011, which caused $1M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Winter Weather (Feb 5, 2018).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59008 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), wildfires (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belfry, MT, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Belfry (ZIP 59008) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 20, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59008 was Flood, which occurred on May 20, 2011. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the Belfry, MT area (ZIP 59008). 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 →