Federal records document 126 natural disaster events in the Big Timber, MT area (ZIP 59011). These include 106 hailstorms, 9 wildfires, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 84% of all recorded events (106 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Big Timber has experienced 9 wildfires on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 Mar 14, 2023.
Big Timber has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 18, 2024.
Big Timber has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 9, 2003.
Big Timber has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 20, 2011.
Big Timber has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 5, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Timber was Flood on May 20, 2011, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 20, 2011), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59011 has experienced 126 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (106 events), wildfires (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), earthquakes (2 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Timber, MT, with 106 events documented.
Yes, Big Timber (ZIP 59011) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 20, 2011.
Big Timber has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 22, 1965.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59011 was Flood, which occurred on May 20, 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 $6M in property damage in the Big Timber, MT area (ZIP 59011). 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 →