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59638 Jefferson City, MT — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Jefferson City, MT (59638)

Government agency data shows 24 natural disaster events for ZIP 59638 in Jefferson City, MT. These include 9 earthquakes, 7 hailstorms, and 6 wildfires.

🌍 Earthquakes — Primary Hazard

Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (9 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 4, 2016.

⛈️ Hailstorms

Jefferson City has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2019.

🔥 Wildfires

Jefferson City has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 2, 2022.

💨 Severe wind events

Jefferson City has experienced 2 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Jefferson City, MT (59638)?

Based on federal source records, ZIP code 59638 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (9 events), hailstorms (7 events), wildfires (6 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 38% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 59638?

Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jefferson City, MT, with 9 events documented.

What was the worst natural disaster in Jefferson City, MT?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59638 was Wildfire: BoulderHill (2.5K acres), which occurred on Jun 2, 2022. It was rated at severity level 3/5.

Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →

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