Natural Disasters in Dewey, MT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
42.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
34.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
77.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
24.0
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
5
Most Common Type
Biological
2 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Wildfires → | Fire | Aug 2000 | — | — |
| Mt - Central Zone 3c Fire Complex → | Fire | Aug 2000 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
12
Total Claims Paid
$2,464
Avg Claim Payout
$205
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$827,315
Properties Protected
3
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.39
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic; 205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 3 | $392,315 |
| 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 1 | $435,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Dewey has a relatively 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 5 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 12 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.