Polebridge, MT (ZIP 59928) has experienced 63 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 52 wildfires, 6 hailstorms, and 5 earthquakes.
The dominant hazard type for Polebridge is wildfires, with 52 recorded events making up 83% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 17 (33%) 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 Mar 14, 2023.
Polebridge has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2004.
Polebridge has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 3, 2021.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59928 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (52 events), hailstorms (6 events), and earthquakes (5 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Polebridge, MT, with 52 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59928 was Wildfire: Hay Creek (2.9K acres), which occurred on Mar 14, 2023. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
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 →