Hinsdale, MT (ZIP 59241) has experienced 94 recorded natural disaster events based on federal source records. These include 76 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M.
With 76 recorded incidents (81% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2016.
Hinsdale has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2014.
Hinsdale has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $302.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 29, 2011.
Hinsdale has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 23, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hinsdale was Flood on Aug 24, 2014, which caused $1.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 29, 2011), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 59241 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), severe wind events (12 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hinsdale, MT, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $550K in property damage.
Yes, Hinsdale (ZIP 59241) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2014.
Hinsdale has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $302.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 29, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59241 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 24, 2014. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Hinsdale, MT area (ZIP 59241). This figure is based on historical records from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present plus older wildfire source records where available. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →