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59632 Boulder, MT — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Boulder, MT (59632)

Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the Boulder, MT area (ZIP 59632). These include 18 wildfires, 16 earthquakes, and 15 hailstorms.

🔥 Wildfires — Most Frequent Hazard

With 18 recorded incidents (33% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.

🌍 Earthquakes

There have been 16 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 29, 2021.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2023.

💨 Severe wind events

Boulder has experienced 5 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 Sep 5, 2013.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Boulder, MT (59632)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59632 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (18 events), earthquakes (16 events), hailstorms (15 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 33% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 59632?

Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Boulder, MT, with 18 events documented.

What was the worst natural disaster in Boulder, MT?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59632 was Wildfire: Ratio Mountain (2.5K acres), which occurred on Jan 28, 2025. It was rated at severity level 3/5.

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 →

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