ZIP code 59417, covering Saint Mary, MT, has 72 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 hailstorms, 27 severe wind events, and 12 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $50K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (30 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 10, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 38% 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). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 10, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 8, 2024.
Saint Mary has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 2, 1992.
Saint Mary has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 8, 2023.
Saint Mary has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Mary was Debris Flow on Jun 8, 2023, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59417 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), severe wind events (27 events), wildfires (12 events), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Mary, MT, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Saint Mary (ZIP 59417) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2023.
Saint Mary has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59417 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Jun 8, 2023. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50K in property damage in the Saint Mary, MT area (ZIP 59417). 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 →