Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 59917 in Eureka, MT. These include 7 hailstorms, 7 wildfires, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.2K.
With 7 recorded incidents (35% of all events), hailstorms 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 hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $14K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2013.
Eureka has experienced 7 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 15, 2023.
Eureka has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $18.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 17, 2013.
Eureka has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 26, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eureka was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 17, 2013, which caused $10.5K in property damage.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59917 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), wildfires (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eureka, MT, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14K in property damage.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59917 was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 17, 2013. This event caused $10.5K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.2K in property damage in the Eureka, MT area (ZIP 59917). 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 →