Federal records document 84 natural disaster events in the Townsend, MT area (ZIP 59644). These include 27 earthquakes, 23 hailstorms, and 21 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $211K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Townsend is earthquakes, with 27 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 26, 2014.
There have been 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (33%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 19, 2024.
Townsend has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 13, 2021.
Townsend has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $211K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Townsend 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 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 13, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Townsend was Flash Flood on Jun 10, 2023, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59644 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (27 events), hailstorms (23 events), wildfires (21 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Townsend, MT, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Townsend (ZIP 59644) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $211K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59644 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 10, 2023. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $211K in property damage in the Townsend, MT area (ZIP 59644). 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 →