Natural Disasters in Valier, MT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
24.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
14.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
95.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
49.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 81.3 |
| Wildfire | 70.3 |
| Winter Weather | 65.7 |
| Earthquake | 51.3 |
| Drought | 44.3 |
| Avalanche | 27.5 |
| Landslide | 18.9 |
| Lightning | 16.5 |
| Strong Wind | 15.3 |
| Hail | 13.5 |
| Heat Wave | 13.3 |
| Ice Storm | 4.7 |
| Tornado | 4.5 |
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
13
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Jul 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 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 |
| Aug 30, 2018 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Sep 12, 2017 | Fire | STRAWBERRY FIRE |
| May 24, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Apr 17, 2014 | Flood | ICE JAMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 3, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 30, 2000 | Fire | WILDFIRES |
| Mar 15, 1986 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS, LANDSLIDES & FLOODING |
| Jun 28, 1975 | Flood | RAINS, SHOWMELT, STORMS & FLOODING |
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$502,510
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
30
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4271 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $261,414 |
| DR-4388 | Flood | 10 | $115,810 |
| DR-4172 | Flood | 4 | $92,869 |
| DR-1996 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $32,416 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$266,426
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.08
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $85,143 |
| 202.3: Elevation of Public Structures - Riverine | 1 | $181,283 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Valier 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 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). FEMA has obligated $502,510 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.