Chinook, MT (ZIP 59523) has experienced 66 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 11 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Chinook is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 18% 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 $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 17, 2017.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 29, 2022.
Chinook has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2024.
Chinook has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chinook was Flood on Apr 10, 2023, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 7, 2024), causing $1.2M in damages. Flood on May 7, 2024 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59523 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), severe wind events (12 events), wildfires (11 events), floods (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chinook, MT, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Chinook (ZIP 59523) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2024.
Chinook has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59523 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 10, 2023. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.8M in property damage in the Chinook, MT area (ZIP 59523). 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 →