Fergus County, Montana
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 11,438
45.1NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
11,438
🏠
Building Value
$5.7B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$13.7M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🥶
Relatively HighCold Wave
Annual Loss$7.8M
Risk Score91.8
⛄
Relatively HighWinter Weather
Annual Loss$442K
Risk Score91.8
🔥
Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$404K
Risk Score80.4
⛰️
Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$6K
Risk Score71.2
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$461K
Risk Score69.0
🌊
Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$4.1M
Risk Score36.5
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$30K
Risk Score31.8
🧊
Very LowHail
Annual Loss$102K
Risk Score27.3
Show all 14 hazards
🏔️
Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$46K
Risk Score25.9
🏔️
Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$61
Risk Score25.0
🌡️
Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$61K
Risk Score20.3
🌪️
Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$149K
Risk Score15.7
❄️
Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$6K
Risk Score11.4
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Very LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$59K
Risk Score8.6
Fergus County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
45.1-3.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
80.4+31.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
45.2-4.0 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
70.3+21.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
45.2
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
70.3
Relatively HighHigher 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.