Federal records document 191 natural disaster events in the West Yellowstone, MT area (ZIP 59758). These include 162 earthquakes, 20 wildfires, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $141K.
The dominant hazard type for West Yellowstone is earthquakes, with 162 recorded events making up 85% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (1%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 23, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (20%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 2, 2022.
West Yellowstone has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2020.
West Yellowstone has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 16, 2019.
West Yellowstone 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 $141K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Yellowstone was Flood on Feb 5, 2017, which caused $131K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59758 has experienced 191 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (162 events), wildfires (20 events), hailstorms (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Yellowstone, MT, with 162 events documented.
Yes, West Yellowstone (ZIP 59758) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $141K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59758 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 5, 2017. This event caused $131K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $141K in property damage in the West Yellowstone, MT area (ZIP 59758). 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 →