Natural Disasters in Fairview, MT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
52.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
65.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
16.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 95.5 |
| Winter Weather | 82.9 |
| Wildfire | 55.0 |
| Heat Wave | 46.1 |
| Hail | 45.6 |
| Ice Storm | 43.6 |
| Lightning | 37.8 |
| Drought | 32.6 |
| Tornado | 27.0 |
| Strong Wind | 26.0 |
| Landslide | 22.7 |
| Earthquake | 8.4 |
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
Other
Aug 2021
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2021 | Other | STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 17, 2014 | Flood | ICE JAMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Dec 6, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jul 25, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS,ICE JAMS, SNOW MELT, FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
8
Total Claims Paid
$94,830
Avg Claim Payout
$11,854
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,119,636
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
20
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4608 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $2,296,811 |
| DR-1996 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $504,535 |
| DR-1350 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $318,290 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$263,886
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.33
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 300.4: Vegetation Management - Non Coastal Shoreline Stabilization | 2 | $43,520 |
| 106.1: Other Non Construction (Regular Project Only) | 1 | $42,932 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $177,434 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Fairview has a relatively 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 8 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (3 declarations). 8 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,119,636 in public assistance recovery funding. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.