Belgrade, MT
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Belgrade is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Gallatin County, MT. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, avalanche, and landslide.
Storm events near Belgrade
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Belgrade's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Belgrade itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Gallatin County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Belgrade along with the rest of the county, not a Belgrade-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 91.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 64.2 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 94.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 28.8 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 16.7 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 96.6 | Very High |
| Cold Wave | 93.6 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 37.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 84.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 24.1 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 96.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 92.7 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 39.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 20.5 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 99.6 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Gallatin County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Belgrade, MT at risk of?
Belgrade is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Gallatin County, where Belgrade is located, are winter weather, avalanche, and landslide.
What is Belgrade's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Gallatin County, where Belgrade is located, scoring 99.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Belgrade a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Belgrade carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Gallatin County.
Has Belgrade had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 25 hail, 3 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Belgrade since 2016.