Natural Disasters in Niarada, MT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
47.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
31.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
96.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
18.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 96.8 |
| Wildfire | 91.2 |
| Winter Weather | 88.1 |
| Ice Storm | 78.8 |
| Earthquake | 67.9 |
| Avalanche | 67.1 |
| Cold Wave | 66.5 |
| Heat Wave | 31.1 |
| Drought | 20.0 |
| Lightning | 18.5 |
| Strong Wind | 7.3 |
| Tornado | 4.7 |
| Hail | 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
14
Most Recent
Flood
Jun 2022
Most Common Type
Fire
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2022 | Flood | SEVERE STORM AND FLOODING |
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Aug 21, 2003 | Fire | MT-FLATHEAD FIRE ZONE-8/20/03 |
| Jul 25, 2003 | Fire | MT-ROBERT FIRE-07-23-03 |
| Jul 25, 2003 | Fire | MT-WEDGE CANYON FIRE-07/18/2003 |
| Aug 30, 2000 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Aug 14, 2000 | Fire | MT - NORTHWESTERN ZONE 1 FIRE COMPLEX |
| Jul 25, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS,ICE JAMS, SNOW MELT, FLOODING |
| May 16, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, ICE JAMS, SOIL SATURATION |
| Jun 28, 1975 | Flood | RAINS, SHOWMELT, STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 29, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING & LANDSLIDES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
2
Total IA Distributed
$12,610
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4508 | 2 | $12,610 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
132
Total Claims Paid
$690,321
Avg Claim Payout
$5,230
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,561,407
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
22
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4508 | Biological | 1 | $723,706 |
| DR-4655 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $508,612 |
| DR-1996 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $329,089 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$23,500
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 94.1: Tribal Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $23,500 |
| 106.1: Other Non Construction (Regular Project Only) | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Niarada has a relatively 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 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (5 declarations). 132 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,561,407 in public assistance recovery funding. $12,610 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.