Zurich, MT (ZIP 59547) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $5K.
The dominant hazard type for Zurich is hailstorms, with 8 recorded events making up 53% 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2024.
Zurich has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. 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 Oct 17, 2017.
Zurich has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zurich was Flood on Jul 1, 2004, which caused $5K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59547 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zurich, MT, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Zurich (ZIP 59547) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59547 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 1, 2004. This event caused $5K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5K in property damage in the Zurich, MT area (ZIP 59547). 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 →