Colstrip, MT (ZIP 59323) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 35 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 5 wildfires.
The dominant hazard type for Colstrip is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (6%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 21, 2024.
Colstrip has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 2011.
Colstrip has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Colstrip has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 23, 1991.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59323 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), severe wind events (6 events), wildfires (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Colstrip, MT, with 35 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59323 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Aug 21, 2024. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →