Federal records document 172 natural disaster events in the Dillon, MT area (ZIP 59725). These include 109 earthquakes, 39 wildfires, and 16 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $136K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
With 109 recorded incidents (63% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 7, 2024.
There have been 39 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (13%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2024.
Dillon has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 16, 2024.
Dillon has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 24, 1996.
Dillon has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 15, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dillon was Flood on Jan 16, 2024, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59725 has experienced 172 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (109 events), wildfires (39 events), hailstorms (16 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dillon, MT, with 109 events documented.
Yes, Dillon (ZIP 59725) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $110K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 16, 2024.
Dillon has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 1962.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59725 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 16, 2024. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $136K in property damage in the Dillon, MT area (ZIP 59725). 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 →