Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 59436 in Fairfield, MT. These include 38 hailstorms, 1 tornado, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6K.
With 38 recorded incidents (95% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Fairfield has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 2, 1966.
Fairfield has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairfield was 1" Hail on Jun 15, 1996, which caused $1.6K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59436 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 95% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairfield, MT, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6K in property damage.
Fairfield has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 2, 1966.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59436 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 15, 1996. This event caused $1.6K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6K in property damage in the Fairfield, MT area (ZIP 59436). 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 →