Federal records document 91 natural disaster events in the Hammond, MT area (ZIP 59332). These include 70 hailstorms, 12 wildfires, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Hammond is hailstorms, with 70 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (4%) 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 Apr 27, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 25, 2024.
Hammond has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 21, 2010.
Hammond has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 2019.
Hammond 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 Hammond 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 59332 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), wildfires (12 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hammond, MT, with 70 events documented.
Hammond has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59332 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 $4.5M in property damage in the Hammond, MT area (ZIP 59332). 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 →