Crane, MT (ZIP 59217) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $806K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 14 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2012.
Crane has experienced 3 blizzards 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 $435K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2024.
Crane has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $356K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 29, 2010.
Crane has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Crane was Winter Storm on Nov 1, 2000, which caused $435K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 20, 1997), causing $280K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59217 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Crane, MT, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Crane (ZIP 59217) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $356K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 29, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59217 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Nov 1, 2000. This event caused $435K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $806K in property damage in the Crane, MT area (ZIP 59217). 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 →