Lolo, MT (ZIP 59847) has experienced 70 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 48 wildfires, 16 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.5M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (48 total). Of these, 2 (4%) 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 22, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Lolo has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $521K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 9, 2018.
Lolo has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lolo was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 24, 2024, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 9, 2018), causing $450K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59847 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (48 events), hailstorms (16 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lolo, MT, with 48 events documented.
Yes, Lolo (ZIP 59847) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $521K 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 59847 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 24, 2024. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.5M in property damage in the Lolo, MT area (ZIP 59847). 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 →