Natural Disaster Risk in Petroleum County
Montana
3.4out of 10
Risk Summary for Petroleum County
Below-average natural disaster risk. Fewer and less severe natural hazards affect this area.
Top Hazards
Lightning Wildfire Tsunami
All 18 Hazard Scores
Lightning 7.4
Wildfire 7.1
Tsunami 5.4
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Avalanche 4.5
Cold Wave 4.1
Drought 2.8
Hurricane 2.4
Landslide 2.4
Winter Weather 2.3
Hail 2.1
Extreme Heat 1.8
Ice Storm 1.7
Tornado 1.5
Earthquake 1.4
Strong Wind 1.4
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Petroleum County 3.4
Montana avg. 4.9
US national avg. 4.5
Live Conditions
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Below-average risk — standard coverage likely adequate
Natural disaster risk here is below the US average. Standard homeowners insurance will typically be sufficient, but it is still worth reviewing exclusions for floods and earthquakes.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Cities in Petroleum County
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.