Government records show 216 natural disaster events affecting the Wolf Point, MT area (ZIP 59201) — a notably active disaster history. These include 151 hailstorms, 35 severe wind events, and 20 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Wolf Point is hailstorms, with 151 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 17, 2024.
There have been 35 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 30, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 25, 2023.
Wolf Point has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $975K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2013.
Wolf Point 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 $362K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 1, 2000.
Wolf Point has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 7, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wolf Point was 1" Hail on Jun 16, 2007, which caused $5.1M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 24, 2016), causing $860K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59201 has experienced 216 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (151 events), severe wind events (35 events), wildfires (20 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wolf Point, MT, with 151 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.2M in property damage.
Wolf Point has 8 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 $975K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59201 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 16, 2007. This event caused $5.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.7M in property damage in the Wolf Point, MT area (ZIP 59201). 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 →