Richey, MT (ZIP 59259) has experienced 83 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 62 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 62 recorded incidents (75% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 21, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2020.
Richey 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.
Richey has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $365K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 16, 2003.
Richey has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 26, 1995.
Richey has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 6, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richey was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 7, 2004, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Nov 1, 2000), causing $435K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59259 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richey, MT, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12K in property damage.
Yes, Richey (ZIP 59259) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $365K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 16, 2003.
Richey has 2 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 $250. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 26, 1995.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59259 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 7, 2004. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Richey, MT area (ZIP 59259). 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 →