Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 59253
Peerless, Montana
Risk Summary for ZIP 59253
ZIP 59253 scores 3.3/10 (Low risk), below the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Cold Wave.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Below-average risk — standard coverage likely adequate
Natural disaster risk here is below the US average. Standard homeowners insurance will typically be sufficient, but it is still worth reviewing exclusions for floods and earthquakes.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 59253, Montana
ZIP 59253 covers part of the Peerless area, in the northern tier of the continental United States. The surrounding region experiences cold winters, dry summers, and extreme temperature swings, with rapid chinook wind events and spring flooding shaping the natural hazards that residents of this ZIP code face. Risk scores here are derived from FEMA data for the encompassing county.
FEMA rates ZIP 59253's composite natural disaster risk at 3.3 out of 10 — low risk. Cold wave events are the primary hazard risk, driven by periodic invasions of Arctic air that drive wind chills to life-threatening levels and stress heating systems. Residents should also account for tsunami and volcano risk in their preparedness planning.
ZIP 59253's risk score, considerably below the 4.9/10 state average and below the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA, the highest-scoring are cold wave, tsunami, and volcano. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.
ZIP 59253 carries a below-average natural disaster risk, reflecting fewer and less severe hazard exposures than typical U.S. communities. Even so, the area's primary risk — cold wave — warrants awareness and appropriate insurance coverage, as lower risk does not mean zero risk.
What this means for ZIP 59253: Cold Wave preparedness
- Protect pipes, pets, and plants, and ensure heating systems are serviced before winter.
- Keep emergency heat and supplies ready in case of cold-related power outages.
- Dress in layers and limit exposure during extreme cold to prevent frostbite and hypothermia.
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Local Factors for ZIP 59253
These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 59253 from other communities in Montana County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
59
RuralGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Northern Continental
Latitude 48.7°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Moderate — summer fire risk
Fire score: 4.6/10
Coordinates
48.7042° N, 105.8350° W
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
Recent Climate Data for ZIP 59253
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only — consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.