NaturalDisasterRisk
US Hazard Intelligence

Natural Disaster Risk
Ennis, MT

2026 Risk Report ยท FEMA ยท NOAA ยท USGS

Overall Risk
40
/100 ยท Low

Risk Score Overviewโ€” Ennis

Hazard Breakdown

๐ŸŒŠ Flood Risk โ€” Ennis

61High
โ—High ยท 61/100

Ennis has a flood risk score of 61/100, classified as High. This score is derived from FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, flood zone designations, and NOAA precipitation records.

FEMA Flood Zones: Properties in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs โ€” Zones A and V) face the highest risk and are required to carry flood insurance if they have federally-backed mortgages.

๐ŸŒช๏ธ Tornado Risk โ€” Ennis

28Low
โ—Low ยท 28/100

Tornado risk score: 28/100 โ€” Low. Based on NOAA Storm Events Database historical tornado tracks and frequency data.

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โšก Earthquake Risk โ€” Ennis

40Low
โ—Low ยท 40/100

Earthquake risk score: 40/100 โ€” Low. Based on USGS National Seismic Hazard Model and historical seismic event data for this region.

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๐Ÿ”ฅ Wildfire Risk โ€” Ennis

68High
โ—High ยท 68/100

Wildfire risk score: 68/100 โ€” High. Based on USDA Forest Service wildfire risk data and historical fire perimeter records.

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๐Ÿ’ฐ What This Means for Home Insurance in Ennis

๐ŸŒŠ Flood Insurance

Standard homeowners policies do not cover flood damage. Properties in FEMA flood zones may be required to purchase NFIP coverage. Flood insurance is strongly recommended in this area.

โšก Earthquake Insurance

Earthquake damage is excluded from standard homeowners policies. A separate earthquake rider or policy is required.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Wildfire & Wind

Homeowners insurance typically covers wind and fire damage, but high-risk areas may see coverage restrictions or surcharges. Review your policy limits.

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions โ€” Ennis

Is Ennis in a flood zone?

Ennis has a flood risk score of 61/100, classified as High. Check the FEMA Flood Map Service Center for specific parcel-level flood zone designations.

Does Ennis get tornadoes?

Ennis has a tornado risk score of 28/100. Tornadoes are rare in this area.

What is the earthquake risk in Ennis?

Ennis has an earthquake risk score of 40/100 (Low), based on USGS seismic hazard assessments and historical earthquake data.

Is Ennis at risk for wildfires?

Ennis's wildfire risk score is 68/100 (High), reflecting proximity to wildland-urban interface areas and historical fire perimeter data.

How does natural disaster risk affect home insurance in Ennis?

Areas with higher risk scores typically see higher home insurance premiums. Standard homeowners insurance does not cover floods โ€” a separate NFIP or private flood policy is required. Earthquake damage also requires a separate rider or policy. Check with a local insurance agent for coverage recommendations specific to Ennis.

Risk Score Scale

0โ€“20 โ€” Very Low
21โ€“40 โ€” Low
41โ€“60 โ€” Moderate
61โ€“80 โ€” High
81โ€“100 โ€” Very High