Natural Disasters in Scobey, MT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
1.8
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
3.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
8.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 54.2 |
| Wildfire | 37.8 |
| Winter Weather | 35.6 |
| Drought | 28.7 |
| Hail | 14.1 |
| Heat Wave | 8.1 |
| Landslide | 8.0 |
| Tornado | 7.9 |
| Strong Wind | 5.1 |
| Ice Storm | 3.6 |
| Earthquake | 3.3 |
| Lightning | 2.4 |
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
Oct 2023
Most Common Type
Flood
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2023 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Aug 12, 2023 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| May 24, 2019 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Mar 15, 1986 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS, LANDSLIDES & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
4
Total IA Distributed
$20,228
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1996 | 1 | N/A | $402 |
| DR-4508 | 3 | $20,228 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$500,271
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
42
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1996 | Severe Storm(s) | 25 | $196,238 |
| DR-4745 | Flood | 3 | $116,674 |
| DR-4437 | Flood | 6 | $99,719 |
| DR-4726 | Flood | 8 | $87,641 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$7,462
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 106.1: Other Non Construction (Regular Project Only) | 1 | $7,462 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Scobey has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, wildfire, winter weather. The area has had 8 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (4 declarations). FEMA has obligated $500,271 in public assistance recovery funding. $20,228 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.