Polson, MT (ZIP 59860) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 15 earthquakes, 12 wildfires, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $30K.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 20, 2017.
There have been 12 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 7, 2024.
Polson has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2020.
Polson has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 18, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Polson was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 18, 2007, which caused $30K in property damage.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59860 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (15 events), wildfires (12 events), hailstorms (8 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Polson, MT, with 15 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59860 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 18, 2007. This event caused $30K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30K in property damage in the Polson, MT area (ZIP 59860). 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 →