Big Sky, MT (ZIP 59716) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 11 wildfires, 8 blizzards, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $854K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (11 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 2, 2022.
Big Sky 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.
Big Sky has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2008.
Big Sky has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 20, 2020.
Big Sky 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 Big Sky was Flood on Mar 12, 2003, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Jun 13, 2001), causing $354K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59716 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (11 events), blizzards (8 events), hailstorms (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Sky, MT, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Big Sky (ZIP 59716) 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.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59716 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 12, 2003. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $854K in property damage in the Big Sky, MT area (ZIP 59716). 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 →