Natural Disasters in Rockport Colony, MT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
19.0
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
27.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
21.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
57.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Avalanche | 80.7 |
| Wildfire | 73.5 |
| Cold Wave | 68.7 |
| Winter Weather | 68.7 |
| Earthquake | 53.7 |
| Landslide | 52.9 |
| Drought | 37.2 |
| Strong Wind | 9.2 |
| Heat Wave | 9.2 |
| Hail | 8.8 |
| Lightning | 7.8 |
| Tornado | 5.0 |
| Ice Storm | 3.0 |
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
Severe Storm
Jul 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND FLOODING |
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 12, 2017 | Fire | STRAWBERRY FIRE |
| May 24, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Jun 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Aug 30, 2000 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Mar 15, 1986 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS, LANDSLIDES & FLOODING |
| Aug 22, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jun 28, 1975 | Flood | RAINS, SHOWMELT, STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
5
Total Claims Paid
$30,662
Avg Claim Payout
$6,132
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$38,155
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
7
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1996 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $38,155 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.81
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Rockport Colony has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are avalanche, wildfire, cold wave. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (3 declarations). 5 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $38,155 in public assistance recovery funding. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.