Low Risk Montana  ·  Blizzard / Flash Flooding

Toole County MT

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

5/ 10
Threat Score
Population
5
Area
1,911
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Blizzard / Flash Flooding
FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

Toole County MT in Montana faces blizzard / flash flooding risk across its 1,911 square mile area. Shelby serves this north Montana county on I-15 near the Canadian border. Toole serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// 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.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 5 / 10    Low Risk
Primary Hazard Blizzard / Flash Flooding
Secondary Hazard Wildfire
FEMA Flood Zone Low
Federally Declared Disasters 6
Last Major Event 2019 Blizzard
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (406) 434-2232
Emergency Shelters 2 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Toole County MT
State Montana (MT)
Population 5
Area 1,911 sq miles
FEMA Region Low

// Major Cities

Shelby MT Sweetgrass MT

// Cities in This County

// Other Montana Counties