Galata, MT (ZIP 59444) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 17 severe wind events, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $302K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (19 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 8, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 41% 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 $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Galata has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 16, 1994.
Galata 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 7, 2023.
Galata has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for Galata was EF1 Tornado on May 25, 1980, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59444 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), severe wind events (17 events), earthquakes (3 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Galata, MT, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Galata (ZIP 59444) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 7, 2023.
Galata has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59444 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 25, 1980. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $302K in property damage in the Galata, MT area (ZIP 59444). 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 →