Essex, MT (ZIP 59916) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 24 wildfires, 2 hailstorms, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $7M.
With 24 recorded incidents (86% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (17%) 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.
Essex has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 2, 2010.
Essex has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 16, 1991.
Essex has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 5, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Essex was Flash Flood on Nov 5, 2006, which caused $7M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59916 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (24 events), hailstorms (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Essex, MT, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Essex (ZIP 59916) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 5, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59916 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Nov 5, 2006. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7M in property damage in the Essex, MT area (ZIP 59916). 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 →