Shepherd, MT (ZIP 59079) has experienced 136 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 102 hailstorms, 21 severe wind events, and 8 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 102 recorded incidents (75% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Shepherd has experienced 8 wildfires on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 Jun 2, 2022.
Shepherd has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $14K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 19, 2017.
Shepherd has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shepherd was 2.5" Hail on Jul 4, 1998, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jul 4, 1998), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59079 has experienced 136 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (102 events), severe wind events (21 events), wildfires (8 events), blizzards (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shepherd, MT, with 102 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Shepherd has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59079 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Jul 4, 1998. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Shepherd, MT area (ZIP 59079). 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 →