Missoula, MT
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Missoula is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Missoula County, MT. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, landslide, and cold wave.
Storm events near Missoula
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Missoula's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Missoula 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 Missoula County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Missoula along with the rest of the county, not a Missoula-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 95.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 68.6 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 91.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 53.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 10.1 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 91.5 | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | 93.1 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 16 | Very Low |
| Hail | 13.3 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 89.9 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 95.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 64 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 21.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 80.6 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Missoula County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Missoula, MT at risk of?
Missoula is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Missoula County, where Missoula is located, are wildfire, landslide, and cold wave.
What is Missoula's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Missoula County, where Missoula is located, scoring 95.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Missoula a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Missoula carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Missoula County.
Has Missoula had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 21 hail, 19 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Missoula since 2016.