Billings, MT
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Billings 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 Yellowstone County, MT. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, cold wave, and wildfire.
Storm events near Billings
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Billings's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Billings 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 Yellowstone County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Billings along with the rest of the county, not a Billings-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 93.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 84.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 74.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 72.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 28.9 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 2 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 97.1 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 35.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 81.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 34.2 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 71.4 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 88.2 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 60.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 99.1 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Yellowstone County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Billings, MT at risk of?
Billings 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 Yellowstone County, where Billings is located, are winter weather, cold wave, and wildfire.
What is Billings's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Yellowstone County, where Billings is located, scoring 99.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Billings a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Billings 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 Yellowstone County.
Has Billings had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 183 hail, 8 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Billings since 2016.