ZIP code 59012, covering Birney, MT, has 75 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 48 wildfires, 25 hailstorms, and 1 earthquake.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (48 total). Of these, 2 (4%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 26, 2024.
There have been 25 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2018.
Birney has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 22, 2009.
Birney has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 2, 2005.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59012 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (48 events), hailstorms (25 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Birney, MT, with 48 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59012 was Wildfire: Bull (523 acres), which occurred on Nov 26, 2024. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →