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59050 Lodge Grass, MT — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Lodge Grass, MT (59050)

Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Lodge Grass, MT area (ZIP 59050). These include 26 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 12 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (26 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2025.

💨 Severe wind events

There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 25, 2012.

🔥 Wildfires

There have been 12 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.

❄️ Blizzards

Lodge Grass has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 27, 2021.

🌊 Floods

Lodge Grass has experienced 2 floods 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 $520K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2011.

🥵 Extreme heat events

Lodge Grass has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 17, 2011.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Lodge Grass was Heavy Snow on Apr 9, 2001, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 20, 2011), causing $520K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Lodge Grass, MT (59050)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59050 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), severe wind events (13 events), wildfires (12 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 59050?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lodge Grass, MT, with 26 events documented.

Is ZIP code 59050 (Lodge Grass) prone to flooding?

Yes, Lodge Grass (ZIP 59050) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $520K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2011.

Has Lodge Grass (59050) ever been hit by a tornado?

Lodge Grass has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 1984.

What was the worst natural disaster in Lodge Grass, MT?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59050 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Apr 9, 2001. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 59050?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Lodge Grass, MT area (ZIP 59050). 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 →

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