Seeley Lake, MT (ZIP 59868) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 14 wildfires, and 11 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $15K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (16 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 8, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 30, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 30, 2009.
Seeley Lake 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Seeley Lake was Flood on Apr 28, 2018, which caused $15K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59868 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), wildfires (14 events), earthquakes (11 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Seeley Lake, MT, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Seeley Lake (ZIP 59868) 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 59868 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 Seeley Lake, MT area (ZIP 59868). 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 →