Missoula County in western Montana is known as one of the smoky cities in the US during wildfire season. The Clark Fork and Bitterroot Rivers create flooding risk. The University of Montana creates institutional emergency planning requirements. Missoula serves as the western Montana regional hub for emergency coordination and hosts the US Forest Service Aerial Fire Depot — a critical national firefighting aviation base. The 2021 wildfire season created months of dangerous air quality.
// 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 | 6 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Wildfire / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Winter Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2021 Wildfire Smoke |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (406) 258-4800 |
| Emergency Shelters | 8 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-90 US-93 MT-200 MT-263 |
// County Profile
| County | Missoula County MT |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| Population | 119 |
| Area | 2,618 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// 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.