Sula, MT (ZIP 59871) has experienced 64 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 48 wildfires, 13 hailstorms, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.6K.
The dominant hazard type for Sula is wildfires, with 48 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 9 (19%) 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 26, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 9, 2022.
Sula has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Sula has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 20, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sula was Debris Flow on Aug 16, 2025, which caused $10K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59871 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (48 events), hailstorms (13 events), floods (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sula, MT, with 48 events documented.
Yes, Sula (ZIP 59871) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59871 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Aug 16, 2025. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.6K in property damage in the Sula, MT area (ZIP 59871). 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 →