Fortine, MT (ZIP 59918) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 6 wildfires, 4 earthquakes, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $4K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (6 total). 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 Jun 2, 2022.
Fortine has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 3, 2021.
Fortine has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fortine was 1.8" Hail on Aug 5, 2009, which caused $4K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59918 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (6 events), earthquakes (4 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fortine, MT, with 6 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59918 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Aug 5, 2009. This event caused $4K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4K in property damage in the Fortine, MT area (ZIP 59918). 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 →