Alberton, MT (ZIP 59820) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 34 wildfires, 8 hailstorms, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $385K.
With 34 recorded incidents (77% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 Jan 22, 2024.
Alberton has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2007.
Alberton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 13, 2004.
Alberton has experienced 1 flood 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 $385K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alberton was Flood on Mar 15, 2017, which caused $385K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59820 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (34 events), hailstorms (8 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alberton, MT, with 34 events documented.
Yes, Alberton (ZIP 59820) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $385K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59820 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 15, 2017. This event caused $385K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $385K in property damage in the Alberton, MT area (ZIP 59820). 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 →