Lavina, MT (ZIP 59046) has experienced 90 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 81 hailstorms, 8 wildfires, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M.
With 81 recorded incidents (90% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2025.
Lavina has experienced 8 wildfires on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 2, 2022.
Lavina 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 23, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lavina was Flood on May 23, 2011, which caused $6M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59046 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (81 events), wildfires (8 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lavina, MT, with 81 events documented.
Yes, Lavina (ZIP 59046) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 23, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59046 was Flood, which occurred on May 23, 2011. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6M in property damage in the Lavina, MT area (ZIP 59046). 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 →