Sand Coulee, MT (ZIP 59472) has experienced 61 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 24 severe wind events, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $303K.
With 34 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
There have been 24 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 39% 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). Wind-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 13, 2021.
Sand Coulee has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sand Coulee was Flood on Jun 3, 2005, which caused $150K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59472 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), severe wind events (24 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sand Coulee, MT, with 34 events documented.
Yes, Sand Coulee (ZIP 59472) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59472 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 3, 2005. This event caused $150K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $303K in property damage in the Sand Coulee, MT area (ZIP 59472). 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 →