Natural Disasters in Baker, MT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
5.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
10.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
22.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 67.9 |
| Winter Weather | 58.2 |
| Wildfire | 56.5 |
| Hail | 25.1 |
| Drought | 20.1 |
| Ice Storm | 18.6 |
| Landslide | 14.7 |
| Heat Wave | 13.2 |
| Tornado | 10.5 |
| Lightning | 8.6 |
| Strong Wind | 8.5 |
| Earthquake | 7.8 |
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
8
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 |
| Aug 3, 2016 | Tornado | TORNADO |
| Jun 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 13, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Dec 6, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Aug 30, 2000 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
63
Total IA Distributed
$164,537
Repair/Replace
$137,055
Rental Assistance
$10,960
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1996 | 61 | $151,637 | $18,058 |
| DR-4508 | 2 | $12,900 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,511,049
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
46
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4275 | Tornado | 9 | $3,025,979 |
| DR-1996 | Severe Storm(s) | 36 | $434,105 |
| DR-4508 | Biological | 1 | $50,965 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$6,913
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 106.1: Other Non Construction (Regular Project Only) | 1 | $6,913 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Baker has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, winter weather, wildfire. The area has had 8 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (3 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,511,049 in public assistance recovery funding. $164,537 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.