Enter any address in Treasure County, Montana to see its FEMA flood zone
1 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Treasure County, Montana has recorded 11 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 3 flash floods and 8 river or area floods. The county has received 11 federal disaster declarations, 5 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1978–2023)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Flooding | Flood | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Severe Storm And Flooding | Flood | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Flooding | Flood | Mar 20, 2019 |
| Flooding | Flood | May 1, 2018 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Severe Storm | Apr 4, 2011 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Wildfires | Fire | Jul 13, 2000 |
| Severe Storms,ice Jams, Snow Melt, Flooding | Severe Storm | Mar 1, 1997 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | Mar 21, 2019 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Mar 8, 2014 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Mar 6, 2014 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 30, 2013 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 26, 2013 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jun 1, 2013 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 21, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 10, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jun 1, 2011 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 29, 2002 | — |
Flood — Mar 21, 2019
Flooding occurred across many areas of south central and southeast Montana during the latter portions of the month. A considerable snow cover existed through the month. Surface and sub-surface ground temperatures remained frozen through the last week of March. Warming temperatures resulted in this snow to quickly melt. Widespread flooding occurred due to the snow melt not being able to soak in...
Flood — Mar 8, 2014
After a very cold winter resulting in area rivers, streams and creeks freezing, early March began with some heavy snow followed by a rapid warm-up. This warm-up resulted in snowmelt and ice-jam flooding over area rivers, creeks and streams that continued into the middle of the month. While many areas experienced flooding, the locations that were most impacted by flooding included Park County, a...
Flood — Mar 6, 2014
After a very cold winter resulting in area rivers, streams and creeks freezing, early March began with some heavy snow followed by a rapid warm-up. This warm-up resulted in snowmelt and ice-jam flooding over area rivers, creeks and streams that continued into the middle of the month. While many areas experienced flooding, the locations that were most impacted by flooding included Park County, a...
Flood — May 30, 2013
Two Pacific low pressure systems brought abundant moisture to the Billings Forecast Area during the end of the month. This resulted in flooding of small streams and creeks, as well as across burn scar areas. The two storm systems resulted in above normal precipitation for the month.
Flash Flood — May 26, 2013
Moderate instability and sufficient vertical shear resulted in the development of severe thunderstorms across portions of the Billings Forecast Area during the afternoon and evening hours of the 26th.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Treasure County, Montana:
AE High Risk — 1% annual chance of flooding. Insurance required.
VE Very High Risk — Coastal flooding with wave action.
X (Shaded) Moderate Risk — 500-year floodplain.
X Low Risk — Outside major floodplains.
Properties in Treasure County, Montana that are in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.
Even outside high-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended. From 2014 to 2024, nearly one-third of NFIP claims came from outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area.
Visit FloodSmart.gov to find an agent and get a quote.