Fort Benton, MT (ZIP 59442) has experienced 70 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 9 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $325K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 46 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 16% 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 Aug 23, 2024.
Fort Benton has experienced 9 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Fort Benton has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 19, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Benton 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 59442 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), severe wind events (11 events), wildfires (9 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Benton, MT, with 46 events documented.
Fort Benton has 4 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 $325K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 19, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59442 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 $325K in property damage in the Fort Benton, MT area (ZIP 59442). 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 →