ZIP code 59714, covering Belgrade, MT, has 93 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 hailstorms, 32 earthquakes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $60.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Belgrade is hailstorms, with 41 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $60M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 19, 2024.
There have been 32 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 1, 2024.
Belgrade has experienced 8 blizzards 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). Winter storm events have caused a combined $354K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 6, 2022.
Belgrade has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 30, 2021.
Belgrade has experienced 3 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Belgrade 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 12, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belgrade was 1" Hail on Jun 30, 2010, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 12, 2003), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59714 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), earthquakes (32 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), wildfires (3 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belgrade, MT, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60M in property damage.
Yes, Belgrade (ZIP 59714) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 12, 2003.
Belgrade has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 1960.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59714 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 30, 2010. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $60.9M in property damage in the Belgrade, MT area (ZIP 59714). 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 →