Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 59746 in Polaris, MT. These include 9 wildfires, 4 earthquakes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (9 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Polaris has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 2, 1999.
Polaris 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.
Polaris has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 19, 2024.
Polaris 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.
Polaris 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Polaris was Flood on Feb 12, 1996, which caused $10K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59746 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (9 events), earthquakes (4 events), floods (2 events), hailstorms (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Polaris, MT, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Polaris (ZIP 59746) 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.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59746 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 $11K in property damage in the Polaris, MT area (ZIP 59746). 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 →