Natural Disasters in Stanford, MT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
5.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
6.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
29.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
49.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 63.7 |
| Cold Wave | 56.0 |
| Winter Weather | 43.1 |
| Landslide | 35.0 |
| Lightning | 34.0 |
| Drought | 28.2 |
| Avalanche | 24.7 |
| Earthquake | 18.8 |
| Hail | 13.2 |
| Tornado | 7.3 |
| Heat Wave | 7.3 |
| Ice Storm | 4.1 |
| Strong Wind | 3.1 |
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
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 |
| Jun 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Aug 30, 2000 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jul 25, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS,ICE JAMS, SNOW MELT, FLOODING |
| Jun 28, 1975 | Flood | RAINS, SHOWMELT, STORMS & FLOODING |
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,288,409
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
51
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1996 | Severe Storm(s) | 51 | $1,288,409 |
Stanford has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, cold wave, winter weather. The area has had 8 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (3 declarations). FEMA has obligated $1,288,409 in public assistance recovery funding.