Natural Disasters in Huntley, MT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
83.6
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
86.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
20.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
82.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 99.1 |
| Cold Wave | 97.1 |
| Wildfire | 93.4 |
| Lightning | 88.2 |
| Hail | 81.5 |
| Earthquake | 74.7 |
| Heat Wave | 72.3 |
| Landslide | 71.4 |
| Strong Wind | 60.2 |
| Drought | 35.6 |
| Ice Storm | 34.2 |
| Tornado | 28.9 |
| Avalanche | 2.0 |
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
14
Most Recent
Flood
Jun 2022
Most Common Type
Fire
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2022 | Flood | SEVERE STORM AND FLOODING |
| Jul 17, 2021 | Fire | BUFFALO WILDFIRE |
| Sep 2, 2020 | Fire | BOBCAT FIRE |
| Aug 2, 2020 | Fire | FALLING STAR FIRE |
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 29, 2011 | Fire | CANYON CREEK FIRE |
| Jun 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 19, 2007 | Fire | FORD ROAD FIRE |
| Aug 22, 2006 | Fire | EMERALD HILLS FIRE |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Aug 30, 2000 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jul 25, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS,ICE JAMS, SNOW MELT, FLOODING |
| May 29, 1978 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
272
Total Claims Paid
$2,279,636
Avg Claim Payout
$8,381
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$23,891,134
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
61
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4508 | Biological | 15 | $10,981,554 |
| DR-1996 | Severe Storm(s) | 28 | $10,579,732 |
| DR-4655 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $2,329,848 |
Huntley has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, cold wave, wildfire. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (7 declarations). 272 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $23,891,134 in public assistance recovery funding.