Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 59540 in Rudyard, MT. These include 17 hailstorms, 14 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 53% of all recorded events (17 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 44% 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). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 4, 2022.
Rudyard 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 Rudyard 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 59540 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), severe wind events (14 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rudyard, MT, with 17 events documented.
Rudyard 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 59540 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 Rudyard, MT area (ZIP 59540). 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 →