Natural Disaster Risk in Montfort

Natural Hazard Profile: Montfort, Wisconsin

Montfort, in Grant County, is a small community of about 978 situated in the interior eastern United States. Its humid continental climate brings long, cold winters with lake-effect snow and warm summers, and in particular severe blizzards and spring tornado outbreaks. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Montfort residents and property owners must navigate.

Montfort's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.3/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The area faces significant landslide risk, where mountainous topography and saturated soils during wet periods combine to create hazardous mass movement conditions. Secondary hazards include hail and wind.

Within Wisconsin, Montfort's risk is, slightly above the 5.4/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Grant County identifies landslide as the foremost hazard, followed by hail and wind. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

Montfort's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.