Federal records document 65 natural disaster events in the Geraldine, MT area (ZIP 59446). These include 51 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 5 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $325K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Geraldine is hailstorms, with 51 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Geraldine has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. 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 Dec 1, 2021.
Geraldine has experienced 5 wildfires on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 25, 2024.
Geraldine has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 Geraldine 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 59446 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), severe wind events (6 events), wildfires (5 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Geraldine, MT, with 51 events documented.
Geraldine 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 $325K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 19, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59446 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 Geraldine, MT area (ZIP 59446). 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 →