Natural Disasters in Superior, MT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
7.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
5.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
59.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
7.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 91.3 |
| Wildfire | 85.6 |
| Avalanche | 82.2 |
| Winter Weather | 53.5 |
| Ice Storm | 38.5 |
| Earthquake | 29.1 |
| Cold Wave | 26.8 |
| Heat Wave | 15.5 |
| Drought | 13.3 |
| Lightning | 5.8 |
| Strong Wind | 2.9 |
| Hail | 1.3 |
| Tornado | 1.3 |
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
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Fire
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 18, 2013 | Fire | WEST MULLAN FIRE |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Aug 12, 2003 | Fire | MT-MISSOULA/MINERAL FIRE ZONE-08/08/03 |
| Aug 30, 2000 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Aug 5, 2000 | Fire | MT-SOUTHWESTERN ZONE TWO FIRE COMPLEX |
| Feb 23, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND ICE JAMS |
| Jan 29, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING & LANDSLIDES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
5
Total Claims Paid
$10,768
Avg Claim Payout
$2,154
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Superior has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, wildfire, avalanche. The area has had 9 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (4 declarations). 5 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area.