Federal records document 120 natural disaster events in the Choteau, MT area (ZIP 59422). These include 55 hailstorms, 32 wildfires, and 28 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $332K.
The dominant hazard type for Choteau is hailstorms, with 55 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 19, 2024.
There have been 32 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (25%) 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 Jun 2, 2022.
There have been 28 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (7%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 1, 2020.
Choteau has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 10, 1990.
Choteau has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 8, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Choteau was Flood on Jan 15, 2020, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59422 has experienced 120 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), wildfires (32 events), severe wind events (28 events), earthquakes (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Choteau, MT, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Choteau (ZIP 59422) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59422 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 15, 2020. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $332K in property damage in the Choteau, MT area (ZIP 59422). 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 →