Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 59762 in Wise River, MT. These include 24 wildfires, 9 hailstorms, and 2 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1K.
The dominant hazard type for Wise River is wildfires, with 24 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (17%) 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.
Wise River has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2019.
Wise River has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 12, 1988.
Wise River has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 19, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wise River was Flood on Mar 19, 2017, which caused $1K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59762 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (24 events), hailstorms (9 events), earthquakes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wise River, MT, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Wise River (ZIP 59762) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 19, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59762 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 19, 2017. This event caused $1K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1K in property damage in the Wise River, MT area (ZIP 59762). 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 →