Natural Disasters in Broadus, MT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
4.0
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
6.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
16.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
2.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 88.0 |
| Landslide | 44.4 |
| Winter Weather | 42.7 |
| Cold Wave | 32.3 |
| Hail | 26.0 |
| Earthquake | 18.0 |
| Drought | 17.3 |
| Heat Wave | 9.7 |
| Tornado | 7.3 |
| Lightning | 4.3 |
| Ice Storm | 2.6 |
| Strong Wind | 2.5 |
| Avalanche | 1.0 |
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
11
Most Recent
Fire
Sep 2020
Most Common Type
Fire
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2020 | Fire | SNIDER/RICE FIRE COMPLEX |
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| May 24, 2019 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Aug 2, 2012 | Fire | WILDFIRE |
| Jun 27, 2012 | Fire | ASH CREEK FIRE |
| Jun 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 13, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Aug 30, 2000 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| May 29, 1978 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
7
Total Claims Paid
$25,382
Avg Claim Payout
$3,626
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$294,022
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
22
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4437 | Flood | 6 | $144,127 |
| DR-1996 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $122,758 |
| DR-4074 | Fire | 2 | $27,136 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$42,845
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $42,845 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Broadus has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, landslide, winter weather. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (4 declarations). 7 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $294,022 in public assistance recovery funding. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.