Belt, MT (ZIP 59412) has experienced 106 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 66 hailstorms, 25 severe wind events, and 11 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $198K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 66 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 29, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 24% 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 Jan 13, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 2, 2022.
Belt 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $190K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2023.
Belt has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 16, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belt was Flood on Jun 3, 2005, which caused $80K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 17, 2023), causing $60K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59412 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), severe wind events (25 events), wildfires (11 events), floods (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belt, MT, with 66 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Belt (ZIP 59412) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $190K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59412 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 3, 2005. This event caused $80K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $198K in property damage in the Belt, MT area (ZIP 59412). 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 →