ZIP code 59522, covering Chester, MT, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 34 hailstorms, 19 severe wind events, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $253K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (34 total). 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 8, 2022.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 35% 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 $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Chester has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chester was EF1 Tornado on May 25, 1980, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59522 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), severe wind events (19 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chester, MT, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Chester has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59522 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 25, 1980. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $253K in property damage in the Chester, MT area (ZIP 59522). 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 →