Lame Deer, MT (ZIP 59043) has experienced 85 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 41 hailstorms, 36 wildfires, and 7 severe wind events.
With 41 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 5, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 42% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (11%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 26, 2024.
Lame Deer has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2025.
Lame Deer has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 2018.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59043 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), wildfires (36 events), severe wind events (7 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lame Deer, MT, with 41 events documented.
Lame Deer has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59043 was 78 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 21, 2025. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →