Natural Disasters in East Malta Colony, MT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
34.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
25.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
80.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
17.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 85.9 |
| Winter Weather | 68.5 |
| Wildfire | 67.7 |
| Lightning | 64.5 |
| Landslide | 43.7 |
| Drought | 27.9 |
| Hail | 26.6 |
| Heat Wave | 20.6 |
| Earthquake | 15.1 |
| Strong Wind | 8.7 |
| Tornado | 7.8 |
| Ice Storm | 7.4 |
| Avalanche | 3.9 |
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
Oct 2023
Most Common Type
Flood
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2023 | Flood | FLOODING |
| 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 |
| May 16, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, ICE JAMS, SOIL SATURATION |
| Oct 14, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Mar 15, 1986 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS, LANDSLIDES & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
39
Total Claims Paid
$134,717
Avg Claim Payout
$3,454
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$560,171
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
26
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4745 | Flood | 5 | $331,938 |
| DR-1996 | Severe Storm(s) | 21 | $228,233 |
East Malta Colony 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 9 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (3 declarations). 39 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $560,171 in public assistance recovery funding.