ZIP code 59711, covering Anaconda, MT, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 wildfires, 22 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $717K.
With 33 recorded incidents (55% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (9%) 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 Feb 4, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2023.
Anaconda has experienced 3 floods 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 $705K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Anaconda has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 20, 1985.
Anaconda has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 1968.
The most significant disaster event on record for Anaconda was Flash Flood on Jul 15, 2017, which caused $685K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59711 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (33 events), hailstorms (22 events), floods (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Anaconda, MT, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Anaconda (ZIP 59711) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $705K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59711 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 15, 2017. This event caused $685K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $717K in property damage in the Anaconda, MT area (ZIP 59711). 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 →