Natural Disasters in Big Timber, MT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
8.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
16.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
54.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 88.1 |
| Avalanche | 60.7 |
| Landslide | 56.3 |
| Earthquake | 34.9 |
| Winter Weather | 32.1 |
| Cold Wave | 29.8 |
| Hail | 21.4 |
| Lightning | 18.3 |
| Drought | 18.2 |
| Heat Wave | 6.6 |
| Ice Storm | 4.0 |
| Tornado | 3.8 |
| Strong Wind | 3.3 |
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
9
Most Recent
Flood
Jun 2022
Most Common Type
Fire
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2022 | Flood | SEVERE STORM AND FLOODING |
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 30, 2006 | Fire | DERBY FIRE |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Aug 11, 2003 | Fire | MT-HOBBLE FIRE-08/07/2003 |
| Aug 30, 2000 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jul 25, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS,ICE JAMS, SNOW MELT, FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
23
Total IA Distributed
$25,653
Repair/Replace
$25,505
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1996 | 23 | $25,653 | $1,191 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
10
Total Claims Paid
$419,108
Avg Claim Payout
$41,911
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,858,331
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
43
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1996 | Severe Storm(s) | 42 | $1,568,394 |
| DR-4655 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $289,937 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$117,352
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.04
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 2 | $103,305 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $12,274 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $1,773 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Big Timber has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, avalanche, landslide. The area has had 9 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (3 declarations). 10 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,858,331 in public assistance recovery funding. $25,653 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.