ZIP code 59261, covering Saco, MT, has 92 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 79 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 86% of all recorded events (79 total). Of these, 3 (4%) 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 $502K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
Saco has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2016.
Saco has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $575K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 29, 2011.
Saco has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 23, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saco was EF1 Tornado on Jun 29, 2011, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 25, 1980), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59261 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (79 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), and wildfires (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saco, MT, with 79 events documented. These events have caused a combined $502K in property damage.
Saco has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $575K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 29, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59261 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 29, 2011. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Saco, MT area (ZIP 59261). 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 →