Federal records document 160 natural disaster events in the Nashua, MT area (ZIP 59248). These include 126 hailstorms, 29 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Nashua is hailstorms, with 126 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. 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 $8.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 18% 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 $855K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2025.
Nashua has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2010.
Nashua has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2010.
Nashua has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 29, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nashua was 2.8" Hail on Jun 16, 2007, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Jun 20, 2005), causing $900K in damages. 120 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 6, 2010 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59248 has experienced 160 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (126 events), severe wind events (29 events), tornadoes (3 events), flood (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nashua, MT, with 126 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.9M in property damage.
Yes, Nashua (ZIP 59248) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2010.
Nashua 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 $55K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59248 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 16, 2007. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.8M in property damage in the Nashua, MT area (ZIP 59248). 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 →