Park County
Montana — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 66th
Park County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 66.3, 66th national percentile), driven primarily by avalanche and landslide exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $28M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Avalanche | Very High | 0.67 / yr | $12M |
| Landslide | Medium | 2.60 / yr | $264K |
| Wildfire | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $3M |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 22.04 / yr | $256K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.02 / yr | $1M |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 1.26 / yr | $2M |
| Lightning | Medium | 38.81 / yr | $364K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.25 / yr | $9M |
| Hail | Low | 0.69 / yr | $223K |
| Drought | Very Low | 70.01 / yr | $10K |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 0.32 / yr | $52K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $6K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.43 / yr | $73K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.05 / yr | $51K |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Park County?
Park County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 66.3 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 66th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Park County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Avalanche (Very High, $12M EAL), Landslide (Medium, $264K EAL), Wildfire (Medium, $3M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Park County compare to other Montana counties?
Park County ranks #9 of 56 Montana counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a 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. Park County's $28M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.