North Dakota Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (ND) | HomeRiskMap

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

Winter Storms North Dakota faces a level 5 winter storm risk, among the highest in the nation, characterized by extreme cold, heavy snowfall, blizzards,… Very High Flooding North Dakota faces a level 4 out of 5 flood risk due to spring snowmelt, ice jams, and intense rainfall, particularly in the Red River… High Tornadoes North Dakota faces a moderate risk of tornadoes (level 3 of 5), with the highest activity in the eastern half of the state during late… Moderate Drought North Dakota has a moderate drought risk (level 3 of 5) that can affect homes through soil shrinkage, well failures, and increased wildfire… Moderate Severe Storms North Dakota carries a moderate (level 3 of 5) risk of severe storms, including destructive hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes, most often… Moderate Wildfires North Dakota has a moderate wildfire risk, rated level 2 of 5, with the greatest threats in the western and central grasslands and… Low Extreme Heat North Dakota has a relatively low but real risk of extreme heat, rated Level 2 of 5 by FEMA. The state experiences short, intense heat… Low Hurricanes North Dakota is at very low risk for hurricanes due to its inland location, far from the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. However, remnants of… Very Low Earthquakes North Dakota has one of the lowest earthquake hazards in the United States, rated level 1 of 5. While earthquakes are rare and usually too… Very Low Landslides North Dakota has a very low (Level 1) landslide risk due to its mostly flat topography, but localized slope instability can occur in river… Very Low