Hardin, MT (ZIP 59034) has experienced 138 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 83 hailstorms, 26 severe wind events, and 19 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 83 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. 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 Aug 12, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 14% 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 Sep 16, 2024.
Hardin 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.
Hardin has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 1996.
Hardin 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hardin was Flood on May 21, 2011, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Apr 9, 2001), causing $1.2M in damages. Flood on Jun 2, 2005 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59034 has experienced 138 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (83 events), severe wind events (26 events), wildfires (19 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hardin, MT, with 83 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Hardin (ZIP 59034) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2011.
Hardin has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59034 was Flood, which occurred on May 21, 2011. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the Hardin, MT area (ZIP 59034). 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 →