Natural Disasters in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
17.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
16.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
53.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
34.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Avalanche | 93.9 |
| Landslide | 80.8 |
| Winter Weather | 77.2 |
| Wildfire | 73.6 |
| Cold Wave | 62.0 |
| Earthquake | 50.0 |
| Lightning | 41.3 |
| Drought | 15.3 |
| Ice Storm | 14.2 |
| Hail | 10.6 |
| Heat Wave | 7.4 |
| Strong Wind | 5.6 |
| Tornado | 5.5 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
10
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Aug 30, 2000 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Aug 5, 2000 | Fire | MT-SOUTHWESTERN ZONE TWO FIRE COMPLEX |
| Jul 25, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS,ICE JAMS, SNOW MELT, FLOODING |
| Feb 23, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND ICE JAMS |
| Mar 15, 1986 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS, LANDSLIDES & FLOODING |
| Jan 29, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING & LANDSLIDES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
9
Total Claims Paid
$8,284
Avg Claim Payout
$920
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$301,361
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
8
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1996 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $301,361 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$14,976
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.64
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.) | 1 | $14,976 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are avalanche, landslide, winter weather. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (3 declarations). 9 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $301,361 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.