Melrose, MT (ZIP 59743) has a moderate disaster history with 13 recorded events. These include 6 hailstorms, 6 wildfires, and 1 earthquake.
With 6 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 19, 2024.
Melrose has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 2, 2022.
Melrose has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 3, 2013.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59743 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), wildfires (6 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Melrose, MT, with 6 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59743 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Aug 19, 2024. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →