Natural Disasters in Hysham, MT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
0.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
0.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
4.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 63.6 |
| Drought | 26.6 |
| Cold Wave | 18.1 |
| Landslide | 15.6 |
| Winter Weather | 12.1 |
| Hail | 7.8 |
| Heat Wave | 6.1 |
| Lightning | 4.9 |
| Earthquake | 3.3 |
| Strong Wind | 2.7 |
| Tornado | 1.9 |
| Ice Storm | 0.5 |
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
11
Most Recent
Flood
Oct 2023
Most Common Type
Flood
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2023 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jun 16, 2022 | Flood | SEVERE STORM AND FLOODING |
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| May 24, 2019 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Oct 31, 2018 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1
Total IA Distributed
$8,775
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4508 | 1 | $8,775 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$813,811
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
14
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4405 | Flood | 2 | $510,186 |
| DR-4623 | Wildfire | 2 | $142,434 |
| DR-4655 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $121,568 |
| DR-1996 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $39,623 |
Hysham has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, drought, cold wave. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). FEMA has obligated $813,811 in public assistance recovery funding. $8,775 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.