Bozeman, MT (ZIP 59715) has experienced 73 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 48 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $62M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (48 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $60M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Bozeman 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.
Bozeman has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 30, 2021.
Bozeman has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 1, 2024.
Bozeman has experienced 4 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Bozeman has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bozeman was 1" Hail on Jun 30, 2010, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 10, 2023), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59715 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), earthquakes (4 events), wildfires (4 events), floods (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bozeman, MT, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60M in property damage.
Yes, Bozeman (ZIP 59715) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2023.
Bozeman 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 59715 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 $62M in property damage in the Bozeman, MT area (ZIP 59715). 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 →