ZIP code 59720, covering Cameron, MT, has 134 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 88 earthquakes, 38 wildfires, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $141K.
The dominant hazard type for Cameron is earthquakes, with 88 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
There have been 38 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. 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 Jan 28, 2025.
Cameron has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2008.
Cameron has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 22, 2012.
Cameron has experienced 2 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 $141K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cameron was Flood on Feb 5, 2017, which caused $131K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59720 has experienced 134 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (88 events), wildfires (38 events), hailstorms (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cameron, MT, with 88 events documented.
Yes, Cameron (ZIP 59720) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $141K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59720 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 5, 2017. This event caused $131K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $141K in property damage in the Cameron, MT area (ZIP 59720). 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 →