Natural Disasters in Vaughn, MT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
83.1
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
85.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
27.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
76.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 99.3 |
| Cold Wave | 98.0 |
| Wildfire | 84.2 |
| Avalanche | 80.3 |
| Lightning | 72.9 |
| Landslide | 71.9 |
| Earthquake | 71.8 |
| Strong Wind | 60.9 |
| Hail | 53.4 |
| Heat Wave | 45.8 |
| Drought | 33.4 |
| Ice Storm | 23.9 |
| Tornado | 20.8 |
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
7
Most Recent
Biological
Mar 2020
Most Common Type
Biological
2 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| May 27, 1981 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 28, 1975 | Flood | RAINS, SHOWMELT, STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
257
Total Claims Paid
$854,701
Avg Claim Payout
$3,326
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$11,968,834
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
44
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4508 | Biological | 4 | $10,755,011 |
| DR-1996 | Severe Storm(s) | 40 | $1,213,823 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
9
Federal Funding
$507,006
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.36
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 3 | $0 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $40,000 |
| 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.) | 1 | $15,000 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 1 | $54,257 |
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures; 601.1: Generators | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Vaughn has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, cold wave, wildfire. The area has had 7 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 257 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $11,968,834 in public assistance recovery funding. 9 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.