ZIP code 59072, covering Roundup, MT, has 195 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 164 hailstorms, 20 wildfires, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M.
The dominant hazard type for Roundup is hailstorms, with 164 recorded events making up 84% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (30%) 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 Oct 11, 2024.
Roundup has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 19, 2013.
Roundup 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.
Roundup has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 1986.
The most significant disaster event on record for Roundup was Flood on May 23, 2011, which caused $6M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59072 has experienced 195 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (164 events), wildfires (20 events), severe wind events (9 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Roundup, MT, with 164 events documented.
Yes, Roundup (ZIP 59072) 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.
Roundup has 1 recorded tornado event 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 4, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59072 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 Roundup, MT area (ZIP 59072). 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 →