Bighorn, MT (ZIP 59010) has experienced 68 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 58 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M.
With 58 recorded incidents (85% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2024.
Bighorn has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2016.
Bighorn has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 5, 1987.
Bighorn 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2011.
Bighorn has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 6, 1955.
Bighorn has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 26, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bighorn was Flood on May 21, 2011, which caused $4M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59010 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), severe wind events (6 events), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bighorn, MT, with 58 events documented.
Yes, Bighorn (ZIP 59010) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2011.
Bighorn has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 6, 1955.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59010 was Flood, which occurred on May 21, 2011. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Bighorn, MT area (ZIP 59010). 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 →