ZIP code 59036, covering Harlowton, MT, has 83 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 68 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Harlowton is hailstorms, with 68 recorded events making up 82% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Harlowton has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 18, 2024.
Harlowton has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Harlowton 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 Jun 3, 1971.
Harlowton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 2, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harlowton was EF1 Tornado on Jun 3, 1971, which caused $2.5K in property damage.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59036 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), severe wind events (9 events), wildfires (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harlowton, MT, with 68 events documented.
Harlowton 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 Jun 3, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59036 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 3, 1971. This event caused $2.5K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5K in property damage in the Harlowton, MT area (ZIP 59036). 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 →