ZIP code 59912, covering Columbia Falls, MT, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 hailstorms, 16 wildfires, and 7 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $696.1K.
The dominant hazard type for Columbia Falls is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $161.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (50%) 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 Dec 19, 2023.
Columbia Falls has experienced 7 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 5, 2020.
Columbia Falls has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $535K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
Columbia Falls has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Columbia Falls was Flash Flood on Jun 15, 2022, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59912 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), wildfires (16 events), earthquakes (7 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Columbia Falls, MT, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $161.1K in property damage.
Yes, Columbia Falls (ZIP 59912) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $535K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59912 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 15, 2022. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $696.1K in property damage in the Columbia Falls, MT area (ZIP 59912). 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 →