Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 59450 in Highwood, MT. These include 34 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $50K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (34 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Highwood 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 Dec 1, 2021.
Highwood has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 19, 1998.
Highwood has experienced 2 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 2, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Highwood was EF1 Tornado on Jun 19, 1998, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59450 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (2 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Highwood, MT, with 34 events documented.
Highwood has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 19, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59450 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 19, 1998. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50K in property damage in the Highwood, MT area (ZIP 59450). 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 →