Gildford, MT (ZIP 59525) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $250K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (15 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2020.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 43% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 22, 2021.
Gildford 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 Gildford 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 59525 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), severe wind events (12 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gildford, MT, with 15 events documented.
Gildford 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 59525 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 $250K in property damage in the Gildford, MT area (ZIP 59525). 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 →