Butte, MT (ZIP 59750) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms and 2 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Butte is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 92% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2019.
Butte has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 2, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Butte was 1.5" Hail on Aug 6, 2009, which caused $5K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59750 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events) and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 92% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Butte, MT, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.5K in property damage.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59750 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on Aug 6, 2009. This event caused $5K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.5K in property damage in the Butte, MT area (ZIP 59750). 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 →