Cooke City, MT (ZIP 59020) has a moderate disaster history with 11 recorded events. These include 11 wildfires.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 100% of all recorded events (11 total). Of these, 7 (64%) 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 Jun 13, 2022.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59020 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (11 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 100% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cooke City, MT, with 11 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59020 was Wildfire: Index Creek (214 acres), which occurred on Jun 13, 2022. 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 →