ZIP code 59024, covering Custer, MT, has 71 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 53 hailstorms, 13 wildfires, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $102.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Custer is hailstorms, with 53 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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 2, 2022.
Custer has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2016.
Custer has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2001.
Custer has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 6, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Custer was 2.8" Hail on Jul 5, 1998, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59024 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), wildfires (13 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Custer, MT, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Custer 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 $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59024 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 5, 1998. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $102.5K in property damage in the Custer, MT area (ZIP 59024). 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 →