Federal records document 149 natural disaster events in the Otter, MT area (ZIP 59062). These include 108 wildfires, 34 hailstorms, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $107K.
With 108 recorded incidents (72% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (7%) 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 18, 2024.
There have been 34 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2021.
Otter has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2015.
Otter has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 22, 2009.
Otter has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $107K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Otter was EF1 Tornado on Jun 21, 2010, which caused $107K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59062 has experienced 149 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (108 events), hailstorms (34 events), severe wind events (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Otter, MT, with 108 events documented.
Otter has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $107K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59062 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 21, 2010. This event caused $107K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $107K in property damage in the Otter, MT area (ZIP 59062). 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 →