Basin, MT (ZIP 59631) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 10 wildfires, 9 hailstorms, and 3 severe wind events.
The dominant hazard type for Basin is wildfires, with 10 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 28, 2025.
Basin has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2023.
Basin has experienced 3 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 16, 2012.
Basin has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 9, 1986.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59631 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (10 events), hailstorms (9 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Basin, MT, with 10 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59631 was Wildfire: Sheep Creek (778 acres), which occurred on Jan 28, 2025. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →