Federal records document 61 natural disaster events in the Red Lodge, MT area (ZIP 59068). These include 32 hailstorms, 23 wildfires, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.4M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (32 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (26%) 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 Mar 14, 2023.
Red Lodge has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 23, 2019.
Red Lodge has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Red Lodge was Flood on May 20, 2011, which caused $1M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Mar 23, 2019), causing $804K in damages. Flood on Jul 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59068 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), wildfires (23 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Red Lodge, MT, with 32 events documented.
Yes, Red Lodge (ZIP 59068) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 23, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59068 was Flood, which occurred on May 20, 2011. This event caused $1M 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 $2.4M in property damage in the Red Lodge, MT area (ZIP 59068). 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 →