Florence, MT (ZIP 59833) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 23 wildfires, 14 hailstorms, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $24K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (23 total). Of these, 3 (13%) 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 Jan 28, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Florence has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 10, 2018.
Florence has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 1, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Florence was Flood on Mar 6, 2014, which caused $16K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59833 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (23 events), hailstorms (14 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Florence, MT, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Florence (ZIP 59833) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 10, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59833 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 6, 2014. This event caused $16K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24K in property damage in the Florence, MT area (ZIP 59833). 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 →