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Gibson Flats, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Cascade County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
203 Population 61/sq mi density
47°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
272 Violent Crime/100K 4,304 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
272 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gibson Flats experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,356 ft (1,023 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates47.4640°N, 111.2404°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyCascade County County
Nearest AirportGreat Falls International (GTF)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.4"
59% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 2.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.1 / 100
Community Resilience76.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

288 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 17, 2025.

Jul 6, 2017 11 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M5.8 120 km
Jul 6, 2017 15 km S of Lincoln, Montana M5.0 130 km
Jul 6, 2017 14 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M4.4 120 km
Jan 30, 2016 19 km E of Lincoln, Montana M4.3 106 km
Apr 8, 2000 8 km ENE of Townsend, Montana M4.1 125 km
Jul 6, 2017 14 km SSE of Lincoln, Montana M4.0 124 km
Jul 19, 2002 43 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana M4.0 136 km
Nov 10, 2000 14 km NE of Townsend, Montana M4.0 119 km
Jul 17, 2017 12 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana M4.0 117 km
Apr 1, 1993 15 km E of Lincoln, Montana M3.9 109 km
Feb 6, 1999 24 km E of Townsend, Montana M3.9 123 km
Oct 19, 2017 12 km SE of Lincoln, Montana M3.9 118 km
Aug 16, 1994 27 km W of Chester, Montana M3.9 114 km
Jun 2, 1996 37 km N of Ovando, Montana M3.9 137 km
Mar 13, 2017 4 km ESE of Avon, Montana M3.8 140 km
Jun 1, 1996 23 km N of Ovando, Montana M3.8 148 km
Jul 5, 2024 24 km ENE of Seeley Lake, Montana M3.8 149 km
Apr 17, 2018 13 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana M3.8 116 km
Jan 16, 2011 10 km ENE of Marysville, Montana M3.7 103 km
Feb 3, 2019 9 km S of Lincoln, Montana M3.7 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

41 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 6 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 82 km 0
Apr 24, 1994 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 8, 1976 EF2 88 km 0
Jun 30, 1975 EF2 46 km 0
Jul 2, 1966 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 10, 1965 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 16, 2007 EF1 75 km 0
Apr 22, 2003 EF1 84 km 0
Jul 3, 1998 EF1 26 km 0
Jun 19, 1998 EF1 51 km 0
Jul 5, 1988 EF1 22 km 0
Jun 1, 1980 EF1 41 km 0
Jul 3, 1978 EF1 25 km 0
Jul 3, 1978 EF1 25 km 0
Jul 3, 1978 EF1 25 km 0
Jun 1, 1977 EF1 44 km 0
Jul 10, 1965 EF1 50 km 0
Jul 2, 1964 EF1 59 km 0
Jun 22, 1962 EF1 52 km 0
Jun 29, 1961 EF1 13 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HARRIS MTN (31,792 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 HARRIS MTN 31,792 51 km
2017 ALICE CREEK 29,971 97 km
1984 NORTH HILL 27,162 88 km
2000 CANYON FERRY COMPLEX (CAVE GULCH) 26,997 90 km
1990 TURKEY 25,658 92 km
2007 MERIWETHER 18,865 79 km
1990 BEARTOOTH COMPLEX 13,462 70 km
2009 MEISSNER 12,318 73 km
1985 SANDPOINT 10,439 94 km
1993 FREEZEOUT LAKE 9,793 73 km
2021 BALSINGER 8,317 58 km
2009 INDIAN TRAIL 4,592 75 km
2020 YOGO 4,429 82 km
2008 CHOUTEAU CO COMPLEX 4,365 82 km
2019 NORTH HILLS 4,149 94 km
2019 STUCKEY RD MA 4,073 16 km
1991 POWER 3,822 42 km
2002 PISHKUN 3,450 90 km
2012 MISSION ROAD 3,372 61 km
2008 UNIT 3 MARSH HAZ FUEL REDUCTION 3,333 24 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.7 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.0 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.7 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Gibson Flats has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.6").

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