Opheim, MT (ZIP 59250) has experienced 55 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 42 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $737.5K.
With 42 recorded incidents (76% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
Opheim has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2016.
Opheim has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $512.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Opheim was EF1 Tornado on Jun 21, 1999, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 4, 1962), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59250 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), severe wind events (7 events), and tornadoes (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Opheim, MT, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200K in property damage.
Opheim has 6 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 $512.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59250 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 21, 1999. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $737.5K in property damage in the Opheim, MT area (ZIP 59250). 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 →