Yellowstone County and Billings are Montana's most populous area. The June 2022 Yellowstone River flooding was catastrophic — record snowmelt combined with heavy rain caused the river to surge to historic levels, washing out roads and bridges in Yellowstone National Park and flooding communities downstream through Billings. Wildfire smoke from surrounding forests creates regular air quality emergencies.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Wildfire / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Winter Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X (Moderate Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 26 |
| Last Major Event | Yellowstone River Flood (2022) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 5–6 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (406) 256-6900 |
| Emergency Shelters | 12 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-90 East, I-90 West, US-87 North, US-212 East |
// County Profile
| County | Yellowstone County MT |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| Population | 161,300 |
| Area | 2635 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone X (Moderate Risk) |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
// Other Montana Counties
// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.