ZIP code 59243, covering Lambert, MT, has 61 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (41 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $915K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2025.
Lambert 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.
Lambert 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 $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 16, 2003.
Lambert has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 1972.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lambert was 1" Hail on Jun 16, 2007, which caused $1.1M in property damage. Another major event was 110 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 29, 2011), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59243 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), severe wind events (14 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lambert, MT, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Lambert (ZIP 59243) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $355K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 16, 2003.
Lambert 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 Jun 11, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59243 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 16, 2007. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Lambert, MT area (ZIP 59243). 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 →