Federal records document 104 natural disaster events in the Helena, MT area (ZIP 59602). These include 63 hailstorms, 22 wildfires, and 12 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $876K.
With 63 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (6%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (23%) 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 Nov 19, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 31, 2020.
Helena has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $866K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Helena has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 13, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Helena was Flash Flood on Jul 3, 2022, which caused $700K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59602 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), wildfires (22 events), earthquakes (12 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Helena, MT, with 63 events documented.
Yes, Helena (ZIP 59602) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $866K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59602 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 3, 2022. This event caused $700K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $876K in property damage in the Helena, MT area (ZIP 59602). 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 →