Kalispell, MT
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Kalispell 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 Flathead County, MT. The county's highest-rated hazards are avalanche, landslide, and earthquake.
Storm events near Kalispell
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Kalispell's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Kalispell 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 Flathead County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Kalispell along with the rest of the county, not a Kalispell-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 95.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 79.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 95.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 57.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 4.6 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 98.5 | Very High |
| Cold Wave | 95.1 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 24.5 | Very Low |
| Hail | 21.9 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 69.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 97.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 58.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 14.7 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 94 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Flathead County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Kalispell, MT at risk of?
Kalispell 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 Flathead County, where Kalispell is located, are avalanche, landslide, and earthquake.
What is Kalispell's biggest natural hazard risk?
Avalanche is the highest-rated hazard for Flathead County, where Kalispell is located, scoring 98.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Kalispell a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Kalispell 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 Flathead County.
Has Kalispell had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 16 hail, 3 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Kalispell since 2016.