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Natural Disaster Risk β€” ZIP Code 59347

Rosebud, Montana

5.3out of 10
Moderate Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 59347

ZIP 59347 scores 5.3/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Wildfire.

Top Hazards

Wildfire Winter Weather Avalanche

All 18 Hazard Scores

Wildfire
9.6
Winter Weather
8.7
Avalanche
8.1
Cold Wave
8.1
Landslide
7.1
Lightning
6.0
Tsunami
5.4
Hail
5.1
Volcanic Activity
5.1
Coastal Flooding
4.9
Drought
4.2
Extreme Heat
4.1
Earthquake
3.8
Strong Wind
2.8
Ice Storm
2.5
Hurricane
2.4
Tornado
2.1
Riverine Flooding
1.0

How it compares

ZIP 59347
5.3
Montana avg.
4.9
US national avg.
4.5

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🏠 What this means for insurance

Average risk β€” 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.

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 59347, Montana

Located in the northern tier of the continental United States, ZIP 59347 serves the Rosebud community. The semi-arid climate of this part of Montana β€” bringing cold winters, dry summers, and extreme temperature swings β€” directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 59347's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.3/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Fire risk is the leading concern in the area, where seasonal drought and combustible vegetation combine to create a high-risk wildfire environment. Secondary hazards include winter and avalanche.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 59347's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 4.9/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by wildfire and winter, as measured by FEMA across Montana. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

ZIP 59347's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that wildfire exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.

What this means for ZIP 59347: Wildfire preparedness

  • Use fire-resistant roofing and screen vents to block ember intrusion, the leading cause of home ignition.
  • Prepare a go-bag and evacuation plan; wildfires can move faster than expected when winds pick up.
  • Create defensible space by clearing flammable vegetation within 30–100 feet of structures.

Risk for the surrounding area

Local Factors for ZIP 59347

These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 59347 from other communities in Montana County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

323

Rural

Geographic Zone

Inland

Reduced coastal hazard exposure

Climate Band

Cool Continental

Latitude 46.5Β°

Flood Terrain

Minimal β€” county topography limits flood risk

Flood score: 1.0/10

Wildfire Exposure

High β€” long dry fire season

Fire score: 9.6/10

Coordinates

46.4543Β° N, 106.3461Β° W

Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.

Recent Climate Data for ZIP 59347

Last 12 months Β· Source: Open-Meteo archive

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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only β€” consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.