Dayton, MT (ZIP 59914) has a moderate disaster history with 11 recorded events. These include 8 earthquakes, 2 wildfires, and 1 hailstorm.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (8 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 20, 2017.
Dayton has experienced 2 wildfires 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 wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Dayton has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 25, 2011.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59914 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (8 events), wildfires (2 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dayton, MT, with 8 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59914 was Wildfire: Elmo (21.3K acres), which occurred on Mar 14, 2023. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
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 →