Carter, MT (ZIP 59420) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 2 wildfires.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (24 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Carter has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. 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 Dec 1, 2021.
Carter has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Carter has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 1980.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59420 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), severe wind events (7 events), wildfires (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carter, MT, with 24 events documented.
Carter has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59420 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Aug 18, 2024. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →