Federal records document 88 natural disaster events in the Swan Lake, MT area (ZIP 59911). These include 44 earthquakes, 26 hailstorms, and 17 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $640.5K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 44 recorded incidents (50% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 15, 2024.
There have been 26 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $190.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 19, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 19, 2023.
Swan Lake has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Swan Lake was 78 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 31, 2020, which caused $450K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59911 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (44 events), hailstorms (26 events), wildfires (17 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Swan Lake, MT, with 44 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59911 was 78 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 31, 2020. This event caused $450K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $640.5K in property damage in the Swan Lake, MT area (ZIP 59911). 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 →