ZIP code 59324, covering Ekalaka, MT, has 194 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 136 hailstorms, 44 wildfires, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (136 total). 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 $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
There have been 44 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (14%) 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 25, 2024.
Ekalaka has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Ekalaka has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $410K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 22, 2019.
Ekalaka has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 2019.
Ekalaka has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 29, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ekalaka was Winter Storm on May 1, 2008, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Mar 29, 2009), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59324 has experienced 194 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (136 events), wildfires (44 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ekalaka, MT, with 136 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Ekalaka (ZIP 59324) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $410K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 22, 2019.
Ekalaka has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59324 was Winter Storm, which occurred on May 1, 2008. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.9M in property damage in the Ekalaka, MT area (ZIP 59324). 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 →