Froid, MT (ZIP 59226) has experienced 83 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 62 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $695.5K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 62 recorded incidents (75% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $8.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% 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 $300K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2019.
Froid has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 25, 2014.
Froid has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 22, 2024.
Froid 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.
Froid has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 21, 1969.
The most significant disaster event on record for Froid was Winter Storm on Nov 1, 2000, which caused $362K in property damage. Another major event was 110 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 16, 2010), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59226 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), severe wind events (14 events), earthquakes (3 events), wildfires (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Froid, MT, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.5K in property damage.
Froid has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 21, 1969.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59226 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Nov 1, 2000. This event caused $362K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $695.5K in property damage in the Froid, MT area (ZIP 59226). 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 →