With 224 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 59230 in Glasgow, MT has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 145 hailstorms, 48 severe wind events, and 22 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.5M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Glasgow is hailstorms, with 145 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (4%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $33.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 26, 2025.
There have been 48 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense 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 Aug 7, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Glasgow has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2014.
Glasgow has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 1983.
Glasgow has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 28, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glasgow was 3" Hail on Jun 16, 2007, which caused $23M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Jun 16, 2007), causing $8M in damages. 4.5" Hail on Jul 21, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59230 has experienced 224 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (145 events), severe wind events (48 events), wildfires (22 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glasgow, MT, with 145 events documented. These events have caused a combined $33.7M in property damage.
Yes, Glasgow (ZIP 59230) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2014.
Glasgow 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 $255K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59230 was 3" Hail, which occurred on Jun 16, 2007. This event caused $23M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.5M in property damage in the Glasgow, MT area (ZIP 59230). 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 →