Jackson, MT (ZIP 59736) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 12 wildfires, 2 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.5K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Jackson is wildfires, with 12 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 2, 2022.
Jackson 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 $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2013.
Jackson has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 3, 1988.
Jackson has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 1, 2013.
Jackson has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 15, 1998.
Jackson has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 1, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jackson was Flood on Feb 12, 1996, which caused $10K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59736 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (12 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jackson, MT, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Jackson (ZIP 59736) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2013.
Jackson has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 3, 1988.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59736 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 12, 1996. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.5K in property damage in the Jackson, MT area (ZIP 59736). 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 →