Natural Disaster Risk in Cannon Ball

Natural Hazard Profile: Cannon Ball, North Dakota

Located in the northern tier of the continental United States in Sioux County, Cannon Ball is a small community of about 677. The continental climate that characterizes this part of North Dakota — marked by extremely cold winters and short, warm summers with prairie wind exposure — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Cannon Ball a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Cannon Ball's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.1/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Extreme cold snaps top the local risk profile, with Arctic front passages causing rapid and severe temperature drops that challenge both infrastructure and outdoor safety. Secondary hazards include wildfire and winter.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Cannon Ball's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 4.7/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by cold wave and wildfire, as measured by FEMA across Sioux County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

Cannon Ball's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that cold wave exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.