Federal records document 83 natural disaster events in the Wisdom, MT area (ZIP 59761). These include 65 wildfires, 7 hailstorms, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.5K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (65 total). Of these, 12 (18%) 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 Feb 4, 2025.
Wisdom has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 1, 2013.
Wisdom has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 2, 2025.
Wisdom has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Wisdom has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 3, 1988.
Wisdom 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 Wisdom was Debris Flow on Aug 16, 2025, which caused $10K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59761 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (65 events), hailstorms (7 events), earthquakes (3 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wisdom, MT, with 65 events documented.
Yes, Wisdom (ZIP 59761) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Wisdom has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 3, 1988.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59761 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Aug 16, 2025. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.5K in property damage in the Wisdom, MT area (ZIP 59761). 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 →