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North Dakota emergency preparedness

FEMA's National Risk Index puts North Dakota's expected annual loss from natural hazards at about $565 million, rated Very Low. The hazards with the largest expected losses are cold waves, inland flooding and hail.

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North Dakota's biggest natural hazards

FEMA's expected annual loss for each hazard, in dollars a year, and FEMA's rating, from the National Risk Index (December 2025).

Cold waveRelatively High$189 million a yearHow to prepare →

Inland floodingRelatively Low$161 million a yearHow to prepare →

HailRelatively Moderate$62 million a year

TornadoRelatively Moderate$47 million a yearHow to prepare →

Strong windRelatively Moderate$35 million a yearHow to prepare →

Winter weatherVery High$27 million a yearHow to prepare →

Ice stormRelatively High$21 million a yearHow to prepare →

WildfireRelatively Low$16 million a yearHow to prepare →

Get ready for cold waves, inland flooding, tornadoes and strong wind

Cold waveHow to stay warm without power in winter, safelyGear: Emergency blankets and sleeping bags · Hand warmers

Inland floodingFlood preparedness: flood watch vs warning, what to do and how flood insurance worksGear: Sump pump battery backups · Fireproof document safes

TornadoTornado preparedness: watch vs warning, where to shelter and what to do afterGear: Weather radios

Strong windPower outage checklist: what to do before, during and afterGear: Portable power stations · Flashlights and lanterns

Official help in North Dakota

State emergency management: Department of Emergency Services
Turn on Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone and sign up for your county's local alerts. Make a family plan.
More North Dakota government services: USA.gov

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