Federal records document 97 natural disaster events in the Dodson, MT area (ZIP 59524). These include 66 hailstorms, 22 wildfires, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $121K.
With 66 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (18%) 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 Oct 23, 2024.
Dodson has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 7, 2020.
Dodson has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 5, 1991.
Dodson has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 23, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dodson was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 4, 2015, which caused $80K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59524 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), wildfires (22 events), severe wind events (7 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dodson, MT, with 66 events documented.
Yes, Dodson (ZIP 59524) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 23, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59524 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 4, 2015. This event caused $80K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $121K in property damage in the Dodson, MT area (ZIP 59524). 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 →