ZIP code 59270, covering Sidney, MT, has 168 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 127 hailstorms, 13 wildfires, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (127 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $288K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 8, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Sidney has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $946K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Sidney has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 30, 2015.
Sidney has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $435K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sidney was Winter Storm on Nov 1, 2000, which caused $435K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 20, 1997), causing $280K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59270 has experienced 168 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (127 events), wildfires (13 events), severe wind events (12 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sidney, MT, with 127 events documented. These events have caused a combined $288K in property damage.
Yes, Sidney (ZIP 59270) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $946K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2023.
Sidney has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $52.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 30, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59270 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Nov 1, 2000. This event caused $435K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Sidney, MT area (ZIP 59270). 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 →