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59452 Utica, MT — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Utica, MT (59452)

Federal records document 89 natural disaster events in the Utica, MT area (ZIP 59452). These include 66 hailstorms, 10 wildfires, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $60.3K. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Utica is hailstorms, with 66 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 1, 2025.

🔥 Wildfires

Utica has experienced 10 wildfires on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 Jun 2, 2022.

💨 Severe wind events

Utica has experienced 8 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Utica has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $60.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 23, 1998.

❄️ Blizzards

Utica 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.

🌍 Earthquakes

Utica has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 2, 2011.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Utica was EF1 Tornado on Aug 23, 1998, which caused $35K in property damage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Utica, MT (59452)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59452 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), wildfires (10 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 59452?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Utica, MT, with 66 events documented.

Has Utica (59452) ever been hit by a tornado?

Utica has 3 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 $60.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 23, 1998.

What was the worst natural disaster in Utica, MT?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59452 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 23, 1998. This event caused $35K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 59452?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $60.3K in property damage in the Utica, MT area (ZIP 59452). 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 →

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