ZIP code 59648, covering Wolf Creek, MT, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 21 hailstorms, 15 wildfires, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $250K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (21 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2018.
There have been 15 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (27%) 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 Jun 2, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 19% 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.
Wolf Creek has experienced 8 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 7, 2017.
Wolf Creek 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.
Wolf Creek 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 Wolf Creek 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 59648 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), wildfires (15 events), severe wind events (11 events), earthquakes (8 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wolf Creek, MT, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Wolf Creek (ZIP 59648) 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 59648 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 Wolf Creek, MT area (ZIP 59648). 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 →