Montana Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (MT) | HomeRiskMap

Montana is located in the West region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in Montana are wildfires, winter storms, drought. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in Montana is coordinated by the Montana Disaster and Emergency Services, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in Montana

Wildfires Montana is among the most exposed states in the nation when it comes to wildfires. The risk is very high, and every homeowner should treat… Very High Winter Storms Montana is among the most exposed states in the nation when it comes to winter storms. The risk is very high, and every homeowner should… Very High Drought drought represents a high risk for homeowners in Montana. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead of… High Flooding Montana has a moderate risk of flooding. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure, review… Moderate Earthquakes Montana has a moderate risk of earthquakes. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Extreme Heat extreme heat poses a low risk in Montana. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Landslides landslides poses a low risk in Montana. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness protects… Low Severe Storms severe storms poses a low risk in Montana. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Hurricanes Montana faces a very low risk from hurricanes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low Tornadoes Montana faces a very low risk from tornadoes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still know… Very Low