Government records show 236 natural disaster events affecting the Forsyth, MT area (ZIP 59327) — a notably active disaster history. These include 126 hailstorms, 84 wildfires, and 20 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $226K. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (126 total). Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 5, 2025.
Wildfires account for 36% of the disaster record here, with 84 events documented. Of these, 10 (12%) 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 Oct 2, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2025.
Forsyth has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 30, 2020.
Forsyth has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 23, 1991.
Forsyth has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Forsyth was Flood on May 21, 2011, which caused $225K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59327 has experienced 236 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (126 events), wildfires (84 events), severe wind events (20 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Forsyth, MT, with 126 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Forsyth (ZIP 59327) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $225K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2011.
Forsyth has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 14, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59327 was Flood, which occurred on May 21, 2011. This event caused $225K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $226K in property damage in the Forsyth, MT area (ZIP 59327). 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 →