Federal records document 70 natural disaster events in the Bridger, MT area (ZIP 59014). These include 39 hailstorms, 16 wildfires, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $963.5K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (39 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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 16, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 16, 2024.
Bridger has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
Bridger 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.
Bridger 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 $951.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2011.
Bridger has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bridger was Flood on Jul 1, 2011, which caused $600K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 22, 2011), causing $351.5K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59014 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), wildfires (16 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bridger, MT, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Bridger (ZIP 59014) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $951.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2011.
Bridger has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $12K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59014 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 1, 2011. This event caused $600K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $963.5K in property damage in the Bridger, MT area (ZIP 59014). 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 →