Silver Bow County
Montana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 38th
Silver Bow County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 38.0, 38th national percentile), driven primarily by winter weather and landslide exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $14M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Winter Weather | High | 44.96 / yr | $599K |
| Landslide | Medium | 0.53 / yr | $72K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.01 / yr | $4M |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 4.31 / yr | $5M |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $527K |
| Lightning | Medium | 34.75 / yr | $437K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.07 / yr | $379 |
| Hail | Very Low | 0.60 / yr | $127K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.29 / yr | $3M |
| Drought | Very Low | 91.13 / yr | $526 |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 0.26 / yr | $38K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $10K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.31 / yr | $88K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $74K |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Silver Bow County?
Silver Bow County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 38.0 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 38th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Silver Bow County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Winter Weather (High, $599K EAL), Landslide (Medium, $72K EAL), Earthquake (Low, $4M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Silver Bow County compare to other Montana counties?
Silver Bow County ranks #26 of 56 Montana counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Silver Bow County's $14M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.