Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 59872 in Superior, MT. These include 37 wildfires, 7 hailstorms, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $385K.
With 37 recorded incidents (80% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (8%) 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 Mar 14, 2023.
Superior has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2019.
Superior has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $385K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2017.
Superior 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 Superior was Flood on Mar 15, 2017, which caused $385K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59872 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (37 events), hailstorms (7 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Superior, MT, with 37 events documented.
Yes, Superior (ZIP 59872) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $385K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59872 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 15, 2017. This event caused $385K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $385K in property damage in the Superior, MT area (ZIP 59872). 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 →