Natural Disaster Risk in Powell County
Montana
4.8out of 10
Risk Summary for Powell County
Average natural disaster risk for the United States. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers common hazards here.
Top Hazards
Avalanche Landslide Wildfire
All 18 Hazard Scores
Landslide 9.3
Avalanche 9.3
Wildfire 8.8
Winter Weather 7.8
Earthquake 6.5
Cold Wave 6.3
Tsunami 5.4
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Drought 3.2
Ice Storm 2.7
Lightning 2.5
Hurricane 2.4
Hail 2.2
Extreme Heat 1.8
Strong Wind 1.7
Tornado 1.4
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Powell County 4.8
Montana avg. 4.9
US national avg. 4.5
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Cities in Powell County
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.