Missoula, MT (ZIP 59802) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 6 wildfires, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $565.5K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (26 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Missoula has experienced 6 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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.
Missoula has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $505K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 9, 2018.
Missoula has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $39.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2012.
Missoula has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 28, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Missoula was Flood on May 9, 2018, which caused $450K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59802 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), wildfires (6 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Missoula, MT, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21K in property damage.
Yes, Missoula (ZIP 59802) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $505K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 9, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59802 was Flood, which occurred on May 9, 2018. This event caused $450K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $565.5K in property damage in the Missoula, MT area (ZIP 59802). 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 →