North Dakota Emergency Preparedness
Based on 60 FEMA disaster declarations, here is everything you need to know about preparing for emergencies in North Dakota.
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Risk Score
High
Top Threats in North Dakota
Flood (29 declarations)
Moderate Severe Storm (24 declarations)
Moderate Winter Storm (1 declarations)
Low Tornado (2 declarations)
Low FEMA Disaster History
North Dakota has had 60 federal disaster declarations since tracking began.
Declarations by Type
Flood 29
Severe Storm 24
Snowstorm 2
Tornado 2
Fire 1
Winter Storm 1
Biological 1
Recent Declarations
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes 2025-10-22
Severe Storm, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds 2025-09-11
Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds 2024-12-24
Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds 2024-02-15
Flooding 2023-07-05
Preparedness Tips for North Dakota
- ✓ Know your flood zone and whether you need flood insurance
- ✓ Never drive through flooded roads. Turn around, don't drown
- ✓ Keep sandbags or flood barriers ready if you live in a flood-prone area
- ✓ Move important items to upper floors if flooding is expected
Emergency Contacts
Recommended Gear
Water Filtration
Floodwaters contaminate drinking water sources
Emergency Food Supply
Flooding can strand you at home for days
Solar Generator
Flooding often knocks out power infrastructure