Federal records document 133 natural disaster events in the Great Falls, MT area (ZIP 59404). These include 99 hailstorms, 28 severe wind events, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $356K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Great Falls is hailstorms, with 99 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 23, 2024.
Great Falls has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2023.
Great Falls has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $53K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 3, 1998.
Great Falls has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 12, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Great Falls was Flood on Jun 3, 2005, which caused $150K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59404 has experienced 133 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (99 events), severe wind events (28 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Great Falls, MT, with 99 events documented.
Yes, Great Falls (ZIP 59404) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2023.
Great Falls has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $53K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 3, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59404 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 3, 2005. This event caused $150K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $356K in property damage in the Great Falls, MT area (ZIP 59404). 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 →