Government agency data shows 19 natural disaster events for ZIP 59915 in Elmo, MT. These include 9 wildfires, 8 earthquakes, and 2 hailstorms.
With 9 recorded incidents (47% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 Oct 7, 2024.
Elmo has experienced 8 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 20, 2017.
Elmo has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2020.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59915 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (9 events), earthquakes (8 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elmo, MT, with 9 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59915 was Wildfire: SULLIVAN (125 acres), which occurred on Oct 7, 2024. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →