Federal records document 134 natural disaster events in the Ovando, MT area (ZIP 59854). These include 67 wildfires, 49 earthquakes, and 16 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $15K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (67 total). Of these, 9 (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 Nov 14, 2024.
There have been 49 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 1, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 8, 2022.
Ovando has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 28, 2018.
Ovando has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 1988.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ovando was Flood on Apr 28, 2018, which caused $15K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59854 has experienced 134 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (67 events), earthquakes (49 events), hailstorms (16 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ovando, MT, with 67 events documented.
Yes, Ovando (ZIP 59854) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 28, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59854 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 28, 2018. This event caused $15K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15K in property damage in the Ovando, MT area (ZIP 59854). 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 →