Ringling, MT (ZIP 59642) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 6 wildfires, 5 hailstorms, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Ringling is wildfires, with 6 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. 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 Mar 14, 2023.
Ringling has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2020.
Ringling has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 13, 2021.
Ringling has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 15, 2006.
Ringling has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $32.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 2, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ringling was EF2 Tornado on Jul 2, 2010, which caused $32.5K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59642 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (6 events), hailstorms (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ringling, MT, with 6 events documented.
Ringling has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $32.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 2, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59642 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 2, 2010. This event caused $32.5K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.5K in property damage in the Ringling, MT area (ZIP 59642). 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 →