Vaughn, MT (ZIP 59487) has experienced 60 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 24 severe wind events, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $114K.
With 34 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 40% 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 $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2022.
Vaughn 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 $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2005.
Vaughn has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 3, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vaughn was Flood on Jun 3, 2005, which caused $80K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59487 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), severe wind events (24 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vaughn, MT, with 34 events documented.
Yes, Vaughn (ZIP 59487) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $80K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2005.
Vaughn has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $28K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 3, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59487 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 3, 2005. This event caused $80K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $114K in property damage in the Vaughn, MT area (ZIP 59487). 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 →