ZIP code 59447, covering Geyser, MT, has 59 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 hailstorms, 9 wildfires, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $605K. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (39 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2022.
Geyser has experienced 9 wildfires on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 Mar 14, 2023.
Geyser has experienced 7 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 Jan 13, 2021.
Geyser has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 24, 1994.
Geyser has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 28, 2019.
Geyser 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 May 19, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Geyser was EF2 Tornado on Apr 24, 1994, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59447 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), wildfires (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Geyser, MT, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Geyser (ZIP 59447) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 19, 2011.
Geyser has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $550K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 24, 1994.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59447 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 24, 1994. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $605K in property damage in the Geyser, MT area (ZIP 59447). 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 →