Federal records document 79 natural disaster events in the Three Forks, MT area (ZIP 59752). These include 49 earthquakes, 11 hailstorms, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $954K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (49 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 17, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 19, 2024.
Three Forks has experienced 8 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $354K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 6, 2022.
Three Forks has experienced 6 wildfires on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 2, 2022.
Three Forks has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 20, 2020.
Three Forks has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Three Forks was Flood on Mar 12, 2003, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Jun 13, 2001), causing $354K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59752 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (49 events), hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (8 events), wildfires (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Three Forks, MT, with 49 events documented.
Yes, Three Forks (ZIP 59752) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $600K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59752 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 12, 2003. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $954K in property damage in the Three Forks, MT area (ZIP 59752). 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 →