Denton, MT (ZIP 59430) has experienced 72 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 48 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 9 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $307K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 48 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% 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 21, 2021.
Denton has experienced 9 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Denton has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 1996.
Denton has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Denton was EF3 Tornado on Jul 5, 1988, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59430 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), severe wind events (11 events), wildfires (9 events), tornadoes (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Denton, MT, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7K in property damage.
Denton has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59430 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 5, 1988. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $307K in property damage in the Denton, MT area (ZIP 59430). 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 →