ZIP code 59087, covering Winnett, MT, has 164 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 93 hailstorms, 66 wildfires, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $572.5K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Winnett is hailstorms, with 93 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (4%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2025.
Wildfires account for 40% of the disaster record here, with 66 events documented. Of these, 10 (15%) 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 Oct 11, 2024.
Winnett has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2019.
Winnett 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on May 10, 2016.
Winnett 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 Aug 7, 1962.
The most significant disaster event on record for Winnett was 2" Hail on Jun 9, 2016, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59087 has experienced 164 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (93 events), wildfires (66 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winnett, MT, with 93 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Winnett 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 Aug 7, 1962.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59087 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Jun 9, 2016. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $572.5K in property damage in the Winnett, MT area (ZIP 59087). 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 →