Natural Disasters in Townsend, MT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
17.7
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
16.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
52.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
19.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 89.2 |
| Avalanche | 85.4 |
| Earthquake | 74.9 |
| Lightning | 73.4 |
| Wildfire | 72.9 |
| Winter Weather | 67.4 |
| Cold Wave | 54.3 |
| Drought | 30.4 |
| Hail | 17.8 |
| Heat Wave | 8.9 |
| Ice Storm | 5.2 |
| Tornado | 5.1 |
| Strong Wind | 4.2 |
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
Fire
Jul 2024
Most Common Type
Fire
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2024 | Fire | HORSE GULCH FIRE |
| Mar 31, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 17, 2014 | Flood | ICE JAMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Aug 30, 2000 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Jul 24, 2000 | Fire | MT - CENTRAL ZONE 3B FIRE COMPLEX |
| Jul 25, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS,ICE JAMS, SNOW MELT, FLOODING |
| May 27, 1981 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 28, 1975 | Flood | RAINS, SHOWMELT, STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2
Total Claims Paid
$6,500
Avg Claim Payout
$3,250
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$106,044
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
8
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4172 | Flood | 3 | $84,142 |
| DR-1996 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $21,902 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$789,710
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.22
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 1 | $50,714 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $25,000 |
| 103.1: Feasibility, Engineering and Design Studies; 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 1 | $713,996 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Townsend has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, avalanche, earthquake. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (3 declarations). 2 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $106,044 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.