Olive, MT (ZIP 59343) has experienced 79 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 69 hailstorms, 4 severe wind events, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.5K.
With 69 recorded incidents (87% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 Jul 20, 2025.
Olive has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
Olive has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 30, 2023.
Olive has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 1984.
Olive has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 3, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Olive was EF1 Tornado on Jun 13, 1984, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59343 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), severe wind events (4 events), wildfires (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Olive, MT, with 69 events documented.
Olive has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59343 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 13, 1984. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.5K in property damage in the Olive, MT area (ZIP 59343). 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 →