Federal records document 56 natural disaster events in the Hot Springs, MT area (ZIP 59845). These include 30 wildfires, 13 hailstorms, and 11 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $41K.
The dominant hazard type for Hot Springs is wildfires, with 30 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (23%) 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 Oct 9, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 19, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 1, 2014.
Hot Springs has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $19K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 7, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hot Springs was Flash Flood on Aug 2, 2010, which caused $15K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59845 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (30 events), hailstorms (13 events), earthquakes (11 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hot Springs, MT, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Hot Springs (ZIP 59845) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 7, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59845 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 2, 2010. This event caused $15K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $41K in property damage in the Hot Springs, MT area (ZIP 59845). 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 →