Garryowen, MT (ZIP 59031) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 6 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2019.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 25, 2012.
Garryowen has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 20, 2023.
Garryowen has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 27, 2021.
Garryowen has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2005.
Garryowen has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Garryowen was Heavy Snow on Apr 9, 2001, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 2, 2005), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59031 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), severe wind events (11 events), wildfires (6 events), blizzards (3 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Garryowen, MT, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Garryowen (ZIP 59031) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $700K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59031 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Apr 9, 2001. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Garryowen, MT area (ZIP 59031). 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 →