ZIP code 59858, covering Philipsburg, MT, has 90 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 62 wildfires, 21 hailstorms, and 5 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $48K.
With 62 recorded incidents (69% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 13 (21%) 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 Feb 4, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2019.
Philipsburg has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 20, 2012.
Philipsburg has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $36K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Philipsburg was Flood on Jun 13, 2017, which caused $31K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59858 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (62 events), hailstorms (21 events), earthquakes (5 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Philipsburg, MT, with 62 events documented.
Yes, Philipsburg (ZIP 59858) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $36K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59858 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 13, 2017. This event caused $31K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $48K in property damage in the Philipsburg, MT area (ZIP 59858). 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 →