Vida, MT (ZIP 59274) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 38 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 24, 2024.
Vida has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $284K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 4, 2024.
Vida has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2010.
Vida has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 25, 2023.
Vida has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 19, 2010.
Vida has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 7, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vida was 1" Hail on Jun 16, 2007, which caused $5.1M in property damage. Another major event was 125 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 24, 2016), causing $284K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59274 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (2 events), wildfires (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vida, MT, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.1M in property damage.
Vida has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59274 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 16, 2007. This event caused $5.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.7M in property damage in the Vida, MT area (ZIP 59274). 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 →