Powell County, Montana
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 6,924
10.0NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
6,924
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Building Value
$2.2B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$4.1M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$61K
Risk Score91.7
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$684K
Risk Score86.4
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$140K
Risk Score74.7
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score64.2
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$376K
Risk Score59.5
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score57.4
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Very LowDrought
Annual Loss$5K
Risk Score21.8
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$1.6M
Risk Score15.8
Show all 14 hazards
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Very LowLightning
Annual Loss$42K
Risk Score14.8
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Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$6K
Risk Score12.9
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$29K
Risk Score10.5
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$6K
Risk Score5.9
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Very LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$31K
Risk Score5.3
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$3K
Risk Score2.2
Powell County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
10.0-38.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
86.4+37.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
58.1+8.9 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
19.4-29.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
58.1
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
19.4
Very LowHigher 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.