Miles City, MT (ZIP 59301) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 410 natural disaster events on record. These include 215 hailstorms, 126 wildfires, and 60 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $753K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 215 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (1%) 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 $13K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 29, 2025.
Wildfires account for 31% of the disaster record here, with 126 events documented. Of these, 14 (11%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 18, 2024.
Severe wind events account for 15% of the disaster record here, with 60 events documented. Wind-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Miles City has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (100%) 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 $485K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 23, 2011.
Miles City has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2013.
Miles City has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 1, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Miles City was Flash Flood on May 26, 2010, which caused $130K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 25, 2010), causing $130K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59301 has experienced 410 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (215 events), wildfires (126 events), severe wind events (60 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Miles City, MT, with 215 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13K in property damage.
Yes, Miles City (ZIP 59301) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $485K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 23, 2011.
Miles City has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59301 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 26, 2010. This event caused $130K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $753K in property damage in the Miles City, MT area (ZIP 59301). 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 →