Natural Disasters in Kremlin, MT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
50.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
45.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
67.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
38.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 93.7 |
| Winter Weather | 89.2 |
| Wildfire | 62.8 |
| Lightning | 61.5 |
| Drought | 44.6 |
| Landslide | 38.7 |
| Heat Wave | 24.7 |
| Hail | 24.1 |
| Earthquake | 20.5 |
| Ice Storm | 12.9 |
| Strong Wind | 12.4 |
| Tornado | 8.3 |
| Avalanche | 4.5 |
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
13
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Jul 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND FLOODING |
| Aug 12, 2023 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 30, 2018 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jul 10, 2013 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 10, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 3, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 30, 2000 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| May 16, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, ICE JAMS, SOIL SATURATION |
| Oct 14, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
17
Total Claims Paid
$55,508
Avg Claim Payout
$3,265
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,034,946
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
100
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4801 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $1,117,802 |
| DR-4127 | Flood | 9 | $441,553 |
| DR-4726 | Flood | 5 | $421,723 |
| DR-1922 | Severe Storm(s) | 24 | $339,723 |
| DR-4388 | Flood | 7 | $337,854 |
| DR-1996 | Severe Storm(s) | 29 | $331,612 |
| DR-1424 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $44,679 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
13
Federal Funding
$3,676,692
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.92
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 3 | $181,002 |
| 93.3: Tribal Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $28,873 |
| 106.1: Other Non Construction (Regular Project Only) | 1 | $16,650 |
| 200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $86,738 |
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges); 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Kremlin 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 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 17 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,034,946 in public assistance recovery funding. 13 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.