Natural Disasters in Sedan, MT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
81.0
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
87.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
71.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 99.6 |
| Avalanche | 96.6 |
| Landslide | 96.6 |
| Earthquake | 94.1 |
| Cold Wave | 93.6 |
| Lightning | 92.7 |
| Wildfire | 91.4 |
| Hail | 84.5 |
| Strong Wind | 39.2 |
| Drought | 37.4 |
| Heat Wave | 28.8 |
| Ice Storm | 24.1 |
| Volcanic Activity | 20.5 |
| Tornado | 16.7 |
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
9
Most Recent
Fire
Sep 2020
Most Common Type
Fire
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2020 | Fire | BRIDGER FOOTHILLS FIRE |
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 7, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Aug 30, 2000 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Aug 16, 2000 | Fire | MT - SOUTH CENTRAL ZONE 4 FIRE COMPLEX |
| Feb 23, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND ICE JAMS |
| May 27, 1981 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
76
Total Claims Paid
$340,091
Avg Claim Payout
$4,475
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,697,786
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
19
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4508 | Biological | 12 | $3,354,012 |
| DR-1385 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $343,774 |
Sedan has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, avalanche, landslide. The area has had 9 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (3 declarations). 76 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,697,786 in public assistance recovery funding.