Federal records document 90 natural disaster events in the Richland, MT area (ZIP 59260). These include 79 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $963.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Richland is hailstorms, with 79 recorded events making up 88% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $586K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 11, 2025.
Richland has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 2022.
Richland has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2014.
Richland has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 19, 2010.
Richland has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 17, 1999.
Richland has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 29, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richland was 3" Hail on Aug 11, 2000, which caused $350K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 21, 1999), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59260 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (79 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richland, MT, with 79 events documented. These events have caused a combined $586K in property damage.
Yes, Richland (ZIP 59260) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $85K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 17, 1999.
Richland has 5 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 $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59260 was 3" Hail, which occurred on Aug 11, 2000. This event caused $350K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $963.5K in property damage in the Richland, MT area (ZIP 59260). 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 →