Malta, MT (ZIP 59538) has experienced 192 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 96 hailstorms, 78 wildfires, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M.
The dominant hazard type for Malta is hailstorms, with 96 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (2%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $37K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2025.
Wildfires account for 41% of the disaster record here, with 78 events documented. Of these, 13 (17%) 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 7, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 9, 2022.
Malta has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 10, 2007.
Malta 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Malta was Flood on Aug 24, 2014, which caused $1.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 25, 1980), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59538 has experienced 192 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (96 events), wildfires (78 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Malta, MT, with 96 events documented. These events have caused a combined $37K in property damage.
Yes, Malta (ZIP 59538) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2014.
Malta has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 10, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59538 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 24, 2014. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Malta, MT area (ZIP 59538). 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 →