Natural Disasters in Jefferson City, MT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
21.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
29.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
24.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
34.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 95.9 |
| Wildfire | 89.1 |
| Winter Weather | 78.3 |
| Earthquake | 64.8 |
| Cold Wave | 62.7 |
| Lightning | 59.0 |
| Drought | 19.8 |
| Hail | 19.6 |
| Avalanche | 16.8 |
| Heat Wave | 10.1 |
| Strong Wind | 7.1 |
| Ice Storm | 7.0 |
| Tornado | 5.7 |
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
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 17, 2014 | Flood | ICE JAMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 29, 2012 | Fire | NINETEEN MILE FIRE |
| Jun 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Aug 30, 2000 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jul 24, 2000 | Fire | MT - CENTRAL ZONE 3B FIRE COMPLEX |
| Feb 23, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND ICE JAMS |
| May 27, 1981 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 28, 1975 | Flood | RAINS, SHOWMELT, STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
7
Total IA Distributed
$12,253
Repair/Replace
$3,253
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4508 | 1 | $9,000 | — |
| DR-1996 | 6 | $3,253 | $823 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
5
Total Claims Paid
$6,966
Avg Claim Payout
$1,393
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$314,936
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
23
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1996 | Severe Storm(s) | 21 | $301,403 |
| DR-4172 | Flood | 1 | $8,279 |
| DR-4508 | Biological | 1 | $5,254 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$26,384
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.28
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 1 | $26,384 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Jefferson City has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, wildfire, winter weather. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (3 declarations). 5 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $314,936 in public assistance recovery funding. $12,253 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.