ZIP code 59639, covering Lincoln, MT, has 157 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 93 earthquakes, 44 wildfires, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $250K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (93 total). Of these, 2 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 1, 2024.
There have been 44 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (14%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 14, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense 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 Nov 25, 2021.
Lincoln has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2019.
Lincoln has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 28, 2019.
Lincoln has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 12, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lincoln was Flood on Mar 12, 2003, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Weather (Apr 28, 2019).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59639 has experienced 157 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (93 events), wildfires (44 events), severe wind events (11 events), hailstorms (7 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lincoln, MT, with 93 events documented.
Yes, Lincoln (ZIP 59639) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 12, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59639 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 12, 2003. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $250K in property damage in the Lincoln, MT area (ZIP 59639). 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 →