Natural Disaster Risk in Bisbee

Natural Hazard Profile: Bisbee, North Dakota

Bisbee, in Towner County, is a small unincorporated community situated in the northern tier of the continental United States. Its continental climate brings extremely cold winters and short, warm summers with prairie wind exposure, and in particular severe blizzards and spring flooding. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Bisbee residents and property owners must navigate.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Bisbee carries an overall risk score of 3.8/10, placing it in the low category. Ice storm risk tops the local winter hazard profile, with freezing rain events capable of coating roads, trees, and power lines with ice that causes widespread outages and dangerous travel conditions. The area also faces notable exposure to cold wave and wildfire.

Within North Dakota, Bisbee's risk is, slightly below the 4.7/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks below the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Towner County identifies ice storm as the foremost hazard, followed by cold wave and wildfire. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

Despite its lower-than-average risk classification, Bisbee is not immune to natural hazards. Basic preparedness — an emergency kit, awareness of seasonal risks, and property insurance that covers ice storm — remains prudent for all residents.