ZIP code 59213, covering Brockton, MT, has 105 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 64 hailstorms, 27 severe wind events, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Brockton is hailstorms, with 64 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2023.
There have been 27 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 26% 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 25, 2024.
Brockton has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2024.
Brockton has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 19, 2010.
Brockton has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
Brockton has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 25, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brockton was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 13, 2005, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was 113 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 13, 2005), causing $1.3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59213 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), severe wind events (27 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (4 events), wildfires (4 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brockton, MT, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4K in property damage.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59213 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 13, 2005. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.9M in property damage in the Brockton, MT area (ZIP 59213). 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 →