Olney, MT (ZIP 59927) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 5 earthquakes, 4 wildfires, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $16K.
With 5 recorded incidents (42% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 10, 2018.
Olney has experienced 4 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 Dec 20, 2023.
Olney has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Olney was 1.5" Hail on Jul 18, 2016, which caused $16K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59927 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (5 events), wildfires (4 events), and hailstorms (3 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Olney, MT, with 5 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59927 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on Jul 18, 2016. This event caused $16K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16K in property damage in the Olney, MT area (ZIP 59927). 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 →