Natural Hazard Risk in Montana

The risk score (0–100) combines expected annual loss from 18 natural hazards with social vulnerability and community resilience. Higher = greater relative risk. Scores compare counties across the United States.

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CountyRisk scoreRatingExpected annual lossPopulation
Flathead86.5Relatively Moderate$75.4M104,238
Yellowstone83.6Relatively Moderate$60.1M164,624
Cascade83.1Relatively Moderate$55.3M84,327
Gallatin81Relatively Moderate$65.8M118,825
Ravalli78.5Relatively Low$37M44,109
Missoula77Relatively Low$56.7M117,719
Lewis and Clark71.2Relatively Low$34.8M70,922
Lake67.7Relatively Low$23M31,051
Park66.3Relatively Low$27.8M17,153
Lincoln64.3Relatively Low$15.6M19,614
Dawson63.8Relatively Low$21.4M8,924
Carbon59.8Relatively Low$16.3M10,455
Big Horn57.2Relatively Low$11.2M13,034
Roosevelt54.5Relatively Low$10.1M10,754
Richland52.7Relatively Low$23.3M11,489
Glacier51.5Relatively Low$9.8M13,712
Hill50.4Relatively Low$13.2M16,298
Rosebud49.7Relatively Low$8.7M8,302
Sanders47.4Relatively Low$9M12,399
Blaine45.9Relatively Low$8.6M7,013
Fergus45.1Relatively Low$13.7M11,438
Beaverhead42.9Relatively Low$9.9M9,351
Custer42.1Very Low$10.3M11,841
Madison41Very Low$15.3M8,605
Chouteau39.5Very Low$9.9M5,879
Silver Bow38Very Low$14.4M35,110
Valley35.9Very Low$11.2M7,561
Phillips34.5Very Low$7.7M4,210
Pondera24.6Very Low$5.3M5,844
Jefferson21.6Very Low$8.6M12,032
Teton19Very Low$8.2M6,157
Broadwater17.7Very Low$5.9M6,753
Deer Lodge17.6Very Low$5.9M9,414
Musselshell17Very Low$4.9M4,705
Stillwater16.8Very Low$9.2M8,936
Sheridan15.1Very Low$5M3,537
Toole13Very Low$4.5M4,971
Wibaux11.1Very Low$6.7M937
Powell10Very Low$4.1M6,924
Granite9.4Very Low$4.2M3,291
Sweet Grass8.1Very Low$5.9M3,674
Mineral7.3Very Low$3.2M4,516
Liberty6.3Very Low$2.8M1,955
Judith Basin5.5Very Low$3.4M2,023
Fallon5.4Very Low$4.3M3,048
McCone5.2Very Low$3.5M1,721
Prairie4.2Very Low$2.2M1,081
Powder River4Very Low$3.4M1,687
Wheatland3.5Very Low$2.1M2,067
Meagher2.8Very Low$2.2M1,926
Garfield2.5Very Low$2.6M1,171
Daniels1.8Very Low$2.5M1,661
Carter1.7Very Low$2.3M1,400
Petroleum1.3Very Low$1.6M496
Golden Valley1Very Low$1.3M813
Treasure0.5Very Low$1.1M754

🏛️ Federal disaster declarations (last 2 years)

DRSEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDSMay 29, 2026

Straight-Line Winds · Designated areas: Crow Indian Reservation

DRSEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDSMay 29, 2026

Winter Storm · Designated areas: Fort Peck Indian Reservation

DRSEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDSApr 7, 2026

Straight-Line Winds · Designated areas: Wheatland (County), Powell (County), Ravalli (County), Rosebud (County), Sanders (County), Stillwater (County), Sweet Grass (County), Teton (County), Valley (County), Blackfeet Indian Reservation, Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, Fort Peck Indian Reservation

DRSEVERE STORMS AND FLOODINGApr 7, 2026

Flood · Designated areas: Lincoln (County)

EMSEVERE STORMS AND FLOODINGDec 19, 2025

Flood · Designated areas: Lincoln (County), Sanders (County), Blackfeet Indian Reservation

DRSEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODINGSep 11, 2025

Flood · Designated areas: Crow Indian Reservation

FMWINDY ROCK FIREAug 26, 2025

Fire · Designated areas: Powell (County)

DRSEVERE STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDSNov 14, 2024

Severe Storm · Designated areas: Crow Indian Reservation

DRSTRAIGHT-LINE WINDSAug 23, 2024

Straight-Line Winds · Designated areas: Powell (County), Missoula (County)

Major disaster (DR) and emergency (EM) declarations unlock federal assistance for the designated areas. Source: FEMA / OpenFEMA.

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Data: FEMA National Risk Index (updated ~annually). AlertAtlas is not an official warning service — always follow local authorities.