Natural Disasters in Poplar, MT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
54.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
35.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
94.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
1.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 95.0 |
| Winter Weather | 90.8 |
| Strong Wind | 83.0 |
| Wildfire | 72.8 |
| Hail | 57.6 |
| Heat Wave | 48.1 |
| Drought | 41.2 |
| Ice Storm | 40.2 |
| Tornado | 32.1 |
| Lightning | 24.6 |
| Landslide | 23.4 |
| Earthquake | 15.8 |
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
8
Most Recent
Flood
Aug 2023
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2023 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Aug 13, 2021 | Other | STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| 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 |
| Dec 6, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jul 25, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS,ICE JAMS, SNOW MELT, FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
27
Total IA Distributed
$30,461
Repair/Replace
$4,707
Rental Assistance
$13,693
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1996 | 24 | $18,819 | $719 |
| DR-4508 | 3 | $11,642 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
9
Total Claims Paid
$65,078
Avg Claim Payout
$7,231
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,212,152
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
40
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1350 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $1,718,295 |
| DR-1996 | Severe Storm(s) | 32 | $402,460 |
| DR-4608 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $83,103 |
| DR-4508 | Biological | 1 | $8,294 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$64,447
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
5.01
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 93.2: Tribal Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 1 | $29,995 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 1 | $34,452 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Poplar 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, strong wind. The area has had 8 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (3 declarations). 9 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,212,152 in public assistance recovery funding. $30,461 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.