Federal records document 101 natural disaster events in the Laurel, MT area (ZIP 59044). These include 79 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $314K. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (79 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 19, 2015.
Laurel has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $14K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 19, 2017.
Laurel has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 2, 2022.
Laurel has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 21, 2023.
Laurel 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 $300K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Laurel was Flood on May 21, 2011, which caused $300K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59044 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (79 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (4 events), wildfires (4 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Laurel, MT, with 79 events documented.
Yes, Laurel (ZIP 59044) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59044 was Flood, which occurred on May 21, 2011. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $314K in property damage in the Laurel, MT area (ZIP 59044). 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 →