ZIP code 59255, covering Poplar, MT, has 138 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 80 hailstorms, 35 severe wind events, and 12 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (80 total). 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $34K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 17, 2024.
There have been 35 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 25, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 25, 2023.
Poplar has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $362K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2024.
Poplar has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 19, 2010.
Poplar has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $194.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 4, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Poplar was 113 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 13, 2005, which caused $1.3M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 24, 2016), causing $860K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59255 has experienced 138 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (80 events), severe wind events (35 events), wildfires (12 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Poplar, MT, with 80 events documented. These events have caused a combined $34K in property damage.
Poplar has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $194.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 4, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59255 was 113 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 13, 2005. This event caused $1.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Poplar, MT area (ZIP 59255). 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 →