Natural Disaster Risk in Hebron

Natural Hazard Profile: Hebron, North Dakota

Located in the northern tier of the continental United States in Morton County, Hebron is a small community of about 874. 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 Hebron a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Hebron's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.6/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hail is the primary natural disaster concern, with severe storms delivering baseball-sized or larger hailstones that cause significant insured losses each year. Secondary hazards include winter and ice storm.

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

With a moderate risk rating, Hebron residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for hail is recommended.