ZIP code 59936, covering West Glacier, MT, has 144 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 131 wildfires, 7 hailstorms, and 4 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7M.
With 131 recorded incidents (91% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 30 (23%) 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.
West Glacier has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2020.
West Glacier has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 31, 2009.
West Glacier 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.
West Glacier has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Glacier 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 59936 has experienced 144 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (131 events), hailstorms (7 events), earthquakes (4 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Glacier, MT, with 131 events documented.
Yes, West Glacier (ZIP 59936) 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 59936 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 West Glacier, MT area (ZIP 59936). 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 →