Yellowtail, MT (ZIP 59035) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 6 wildfires, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (11 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2021.
Yellowtail has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 16, 2024.
Yellowtail has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2006.
Yellowtail has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 9, 2001.
Yellowtail has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Yellowtail was Heavy Snow on Apr 9, 2001, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 24, 2011).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59035 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), wildfires (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Yellowtail, MT, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Yellowtail (ZIP 59035) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59035 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 $1.2M in property damage in the Yellowtail, MT area (ZIP 59035). 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 →