Federal records document 65 natural disaster events in the Musselshell, MT area (ZIP 59059). These include 43 hailstorms, 11 wildfires, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (43 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 Jun 2, 2022.
Musselshell has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 19, 2013.
Musselshell has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2016.
Musselshell has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 6, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Musselshell was EF2 Tornado on May 4, 1986, which caused $2.5K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59059 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), wildfires (11 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Musselshell, MT, with 43 events documented.
Musselshell has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59059 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 4, 1986. This event caused $2.5K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5K in property damage in the Musselshell, MT area (ZIP 59059). 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 →