Natural Disasters in Hinsdale, MT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
35.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
39.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
40.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
45.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 88.1 |
| Cold Wave | 85.7 |
| Winter Weather | 61.5 |
| Wildfire | 49.5 |
| Landslide | 42.0 |
| Drought | 37.6 |
| Heat Wave | 25.3 |
| Earthquake | 23.0 |
| Strong Wind | 17.2 |
| Lightning | 15.6 |
| Tornado | 14.6 |
| Ice Storm | 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
12
Most Recent
Flood
Aug 2023
Most Common Type
Flood
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2023 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| May 24, 2019 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Aug 30, 2018 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Oct 9, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 10, 2013 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 25, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS,ICE JAMS, SNOW MELT, FLOODING |
| Oct 14, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Mar 15, 1986 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS, LANDSLIDES & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
250
Total Claims Paid
$1,529,274
Avg Claim Payout
$6,117
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,147,702
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
105
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1996 | Severe Storm(s) | 78 | $2,273,082 |
| DR-4198 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $480,506 |
| DR-4127 | Flood | 4 | $217,661 |
| DR-4388 | Flood | 6 | $148,915 |
| DR-4726 | Flood | 3 | $27,538 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$280,173
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.94
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $117,500 |
| 106.1: Other Non Construction (Regular Project Only) | 1 | $7,884 |
| 201.6: Relocation of Private Structures - Landslide | 1 | $139,037 |
| 94.1: Tribal Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $15,752 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Hinsdale has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, cold wave, winter weather. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 250 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,147,702 in public assistance recovery funding. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.