Hilger, MT (ZIP 59451) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $100K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 26 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (8%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 26% 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). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 21, 2021.
Hilger has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Hilger has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2008.
Hilger has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hilger was EF2 Tornado on Jul 8, 2002, which caused $100K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Weather (Feb 13, 2008).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59451 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), severe wind events (11 events), wildfires (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hilger, MT, with 26 events documented.
Hilger has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59451 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 8, 2002. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $100K in property damage in the Hilger, MT area (ZIP 59451). 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 →