Thompson Falls, MT (ZIP 59873) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 18 earthquakes, 14 wildfires, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $20K.
With 18 recorded incidents (49% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (36%) 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.
Thompson Falls has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2016.
Thompson Falls 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 Thompson Falls was 1" Hail on Jun 8, 2016, which caused $20K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59873 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (18 events), wildfires (14 events), hailstorms (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thompson Falls, MT, with 18 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59873 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 8, 2016. This event caused $20K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20K in property damage in the Thompson Falls, MT area (ZIP 59873). 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 →