Plains, MT (ZIP 59859) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 36 wildfires, 7 earthquakes, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $25K.
The dominant hazard type for Plains is wildfires, with 36 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (22%) 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.
Plains has experienced 7 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 7, 2019.
Plains has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2025.
Plains 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.
Plains has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 30, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Plains 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 59859 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (36 events), earthquakes (7 events), hailstorms (7 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plains, MT, with 36 events documented.
Yes, Plains (ZIP 59859) 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 59859 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 $25K in property damage in the Plains, MT area (ZIP 59859). 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 →