Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 59636 in Fort Harrison, MT. These include 28 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 4 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $865K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (28 total). Of these, 2 (7%) 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 May 19, 2020.
Fort Harrison has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $855K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 9, 2023.
Fort Harrison has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 2, 2022.
Fort Harrison has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 4, 1977.
Fort Harrison 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). Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 16, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Harrison 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 59636 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (4 events), wildfires (4 events), earthquakes (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Harrison, MT, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Fort Harrison (ZIP 59636) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $855K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59636 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 $865K in property damage in the Fort Harrison, MT area (ZIP 59636). 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 →