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 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.
Jefferson City has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2019.
Jefferson City has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 2, 2022.
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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Based on federal and state 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.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jefferson City, MT, with 9 events documented.
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 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 →