Dawson County, Montana
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 8,924
63.8NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
8,924
🏠
Building Value
$3.4B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$21.4M
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Hazards Tracked
13
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🥶
Relatively HighCold Wave
Annual Loss$15.8M
Risk Score97.5
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$249K
Risk Score85.0
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$541K
Risk Score74.8
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$594K
Risk Score62.5
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$74K
Risk Score59.6
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$518K
Risk Score51.1
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$208K
Risk Score46.6
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$32K
Risk Score33.3
Show all 13 hazards
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$360
Risk Score33.3
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$3.0M
Risk Score28.1
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$335K
Risk Score25.1
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$15K
Risk Score15.0
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Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$6K
Risk Score11.8
Dawson County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
63.8+15.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
59.6+10.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
51.3+2.1 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
42.5-6.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
51.3
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
42.5
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.