Federal records document 113 natural disaster events in the Hysham, MT area (ZIP 59038). These include 82 hailstorms, 21 wildfires, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $227.5K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (82 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Hysham has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 5, 2024.
Hysham has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 6, 2021.
Hysham 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 $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2011.
Hysham has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 6, 1955.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hysham was Flood on May 21, 2011, which caused $225K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59038 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (82 events), wildfires (21 events), severe wind events (7 events), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hysham, MT, with 82 events documented.
Yes, Hysham (ZIP 59038) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $225K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2011.
Hysham has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 6, 1955.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59038 was Flood, which occurred on May 21, 2011. This event caused $225K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $227.5K in property damage in the Hysham, MT area (ZIP 59038). 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 →