Natural Disasters in Wibaux, MT
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
11.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
20.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
4.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 82.3 |
| Wildfire | 41.9 |
| Winter Weather | 36.9 |
| Ice Storm | 22.4 |
| Hail | 20.0 |
| Drought | 18.9 |
| Heat Wave | 11.7 |
| Tornado | 8.7 |
| Landslide | 8.1 |
| Strong Wind | 5.9 |
| Lightning | 3.7 |
| Earthquake | 2.0 |
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
5
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 |
| Dec 6, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
24
Total IA Distributed
$20,832
Repair/Replace
$11,657
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1996 | 23 | $11,832 | $1,167 |
| DR-4508 | 1 | $9,000 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3
Total Claims Paid
$77,084
Avg Claim Payout
$25,695
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$54,531
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
11
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1996 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $45,766 |
| DR-1350 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $8,765 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$171,270
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $100,000 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $71,270 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Wibaux 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 5 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 3 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $54,531 in public assistance recovery funding. $20,832 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.