ZIP code 59405, covering Great Falls, MT, has 139 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 98 hailstorms, 28 severe wind events, and 8 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $330K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (98 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 20% 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 8 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 2, 2022.
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 $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 5, 1988.
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 59405 has experienced 139 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (98 events), severe wind events (28 events), wildfires (8 events), floods (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Great Falls, MT, with 98 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Great Falls (ZIP 59405) 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. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 5, 1988.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59405 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 $330K in property damage in the Great Falls, MT area (ZIP 59405). 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 →