Shelby Montana sits on the US-Canada border at a crossing to Coutts, Alberta — a significant oil and agricultural trade route. The town is on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe main line and hosts significant petroleum transport infrastructure. The Sweetgrass Hills to the northeast and the Rocky Mountain Front to the west create extreme winter weather conditions. Shelby sits near the Keystone Pipeline route and major oil infrastructure connecting Alberta oil sands to US refineries.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Border Security / Winter Storm / Oil Pipeline |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| County FEMA Declarations | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Blizzard |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 406-434-5222 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 3452 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Toole County MT
Montana · Blizzard / Flash Flooding
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5/10
Low Risk