Billings, MT (ZIP 59106) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 234 natural disaster events on record. These include 193 hailstorms, 32 severe wind events, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 193 recorded incidents (82% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (2%) 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 $14M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% 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 Aug 6, 2024.
Billings 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 has experienced 3 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 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Billings 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 59106 has experienced 234 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (193 events), severe wind events (32 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Billings, MT, with 193 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14M in property damage.
Yes, Billings (ZIP 59106) 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 has 3 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 59106 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 $50.8M in property damage in the Billings, MT area (ZIP 59106). 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 →