Government records show 254 natural disaster events affecting the Billings Heights, MT area (ZIP 59105) — a notably active disaster history. These include 204 hailstorms, 39 severe wind events, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Billings Heights is hailstorms, with 204 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $16.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2025.
There have been 39 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Billings Heights has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $14K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 19, 2017.
Billings Heights has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $32.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2010.
Billings Heights has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2023.
Billings Heights has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 18, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Billings Heights was EF2 Tornado on Jun 20, 2010, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was 1.2" Hail (Jul 31, 1998), causing $9M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jul 4, 1998 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59105 has experienced 254 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (204 events), severe wind events (39 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Billings Heights, MT, with 204 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16.5M in property damage.
Yes, Billings Heights (ZIP 59105) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2023.
Billings Heights has 4 recorded tornado events 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 $32.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59105 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 20, 2010. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $53.3M in property damage in the Billings Heights, MT area (ZIP 59105). 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 →