Dillon is a small ranching and university town in southwestern Montana's Beaverhead Valley, situated near active fault systems associated with the Intermountain Seismic Belt. The region has experienced historic earthquakes and remains seismically active. Summer wildfire risk from surrounding mountains and extreme winter conditions at over 5,000 feet elevation round out the city's hazard profile.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 4 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Earthquake / Wildfire |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| County FEMA Declarations | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2021 Wildfire |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 406-683-4245 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 5241 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Beaverhead County MT
Montana · Wildfire / Flash Flooding
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5/10
Low Risk