Federal records document 97 natural disaster events in the Sand Springs, MT area (ZIP 59077). These include 45 wildfires, 42 hailstorms, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $671K.
With 45 recorded incidents (46% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (16%) 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 Mar 14, 2023.
There have been 42 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 43% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $431K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2024.
Sand Springs has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 2022.
Sand Springs has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $240K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on May 10, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sand Springs was Blizzard on May 10, 2016, which caused $240K in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Jul 12, 2001), causing $175K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59077 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (45 events), hailstorms (42 events), severe wind events (9 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sand Springs, MT, with 45 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59077 was Blizzard, which occurred on May 10, 2016. This event caused $240K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $671K in property damage in the Sand Springs, MT area (ZIP 59077). 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 →