Natural Disasters in Ekalaka, MT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
1.7
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
2.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
5.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 73.8 |
| Winter Weather | 44.7 |
| Cold Wave | 39.3 |
| Landslide | 28.0 |
| Hail | 22.6 |
| Drought | 19.1 |
| Earthquake | 12.3 |
| Heat Wave | 7.8 |
| Tornado | 7.6 |
| Ice Storm | 5.9 |
| Strong Wind | 4.5 |
| Lightning | 2.7 |
| Avalanche | 0.4 |
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
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 9, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| 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
34
Total IA Distributed
$74,842
Repair/Replace
$52,438
Rental Assistance
$4,204
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1996 | 32 | $56,842 | $1,791 |
| DR-4508 | 2 | $18,000 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,242,746
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
33
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1767 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $2,850,000 |
| DR-1996 | Severe Storm(s) | 21 | $220,330 |
| DR-4198 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $172,416 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$35,250
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.50
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 2 | $35,250 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Ekalaka has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, winter weather, cold wave. The area has had 8 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). FEMA has obligated $3,242,746 in public assistance recovery funding. $74,842 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.