Midwest region · ND
North Dakota home risk profile
Overall risk: Moderate
North Dakota is located in the Midwest region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in North Dakota are winter storms, flooding, tornadoes. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.
Emergency preparedness in North Dakota is coordinated by the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.
Risk levels in North Dakota
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Winter Storms
North Dakota is among the most exposed states in the nation when it comes to winter storms. The risk is very high, and every homeowner…
Very High
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Flooding
flooding represents a high risk for homeowners in North Dakota. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead…
High
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Tornadoes
North Dakota has a moderate risk of tornadoes. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,…
Moderate
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Drought
North Dakota has a moderate risk of drought. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,…
Moderate
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Severe Storms
North Dakota has a moderate risk of severe storms. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their…
Moderate
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Wildfires
wildfires poses a low risk in North Dakota. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness…
Low
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Extreme Heat
extreme heat poses a low risk in North Dakota. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness…
Low
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Hurricanes
North Dakota faces a very low risk from hurricanes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should…
Very Low
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Earthquakes
North Dakota faces a very low risk from earthquakes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should…
Very Low
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Landslides
North Dakota faces a very low risk from landslides compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should…
Very Low