Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 59443 in Fort Shaw, MT. These include 26 hailstorms, 23 severe wind events, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $87.6K.
The dominant hazard type for Fort Shaw is hailstorms, with 26 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. 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.
There have been 23 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 46% 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). Wind-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2022.
Fort Shaw has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Shaw was Flood on Jun 3, 2005, which caused $80K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59443 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), severe wind events (23 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Shaw, MT, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6K in property damage.
Yes, Fort Shaw (ZIP 59443) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $80K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59443 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 3, 2005. This event caused $80K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $87.6K in property damage in the Fort Shaw, MT area (ZIP 59443). 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 →