Cardwell, MT (ZIP 59721) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 19 earthquakes, 11 hailstorms, and 10 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $100K.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (19 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 17, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2019.
Cardwell has experienced 10 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 2, 2022.
Cardwell has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 16, 2012.
Cardwell 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cardwell was Flash Flood on Jun 27, 2023, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59721 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (19 events), hailstorms (11 events), wildfires (10 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cardwell, MT, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Cardwell (ZIP 59721) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59721 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 27, 2023. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $100K in property damage in the Cardwell, MT area (ZIP 59721). 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 →