Government agency data shows 18 natural disaster events for ZIP 59728 in Elliston, MT. These include 10 hailstorms, 3 earthquakes, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $71K.
With 10 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $71K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2017.
Elliston has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 7, 2017.
Elliston has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 15, 2023.
Elliston 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elliston was 1.5" Hail on Jul 17, 2013, which caused $63K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59728 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), earthquakes (3 events), wildfires (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elliston, MT, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $71K in property damage.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59728 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on Jul 17, 2013. This event caused $63K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $71K in property damage in the Elliston, MT area (ZIP 59728). 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 →