Sheridan, MT (ZIP 59749) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 15 earthquakes, 14 hailstorms, and 6 wildfires.
With 15 recorded incidents (38% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 19, 2017.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 20, 2024.
Sheridan has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 4, 2025.
Sheridan has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 11, 2019.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 59749 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (15 events), hailstorms (14 events), wildfires (6 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sheridan, MT, with 15 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 59749 was Wildfire: Pedro Mine (153 acres), which occurred on Feb 4, 2025. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →