ZIP code 59339, covering Lindsay, MT, has 108 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 76 hailstorms, 17 severe wind events, and 5 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (76 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $79K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Lindsay has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Lindsay has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $57K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2024.
Lindsay has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2005.
Lindsay has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 26, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lindsay was 84 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 11, 2000, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 20, 2001), causing $325K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59339 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), severe wind events (17 events), wildfires (5 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lindsay, MT, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $79K in property damage.
Yes, Lindsay (ZIP 59339) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $125K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2005.
Lindsay has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 1953.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59339 was 84 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 11, 2000. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Lindsay, MT area (ZIP 59339). 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 →