Federal records document 62 natural disaster events in the Homestead, MT area (ZIP 59242). These include 40 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Homestead is hailstorms, with 40 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (5%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 21% 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 $250K 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 Jan 13, 2021.
Homestead 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2024.
Homestead has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 29, 1998.
Homestead has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 18, 2010.
Homestead has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 17, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Homestead was Winter Storm on Nov 1, 2000, which caused $2.5M 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 59242 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Homestead, MT, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7K in property damage.
Yes, Homestead (ZIP 59242) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 17, 1999.
Homestead 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 $250. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 2, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59242 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Nov 1, 2000. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Homestead, MT area (ZIP 59242). 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 →