Natural Disaster Risk in Maida

Natural Hazard Profile: Maida, North Dakota

Maida, in Cavalier 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 Maida residents and property owners must navigate.

Maida's overall natural disaster risk is rated 4.8/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Freezing rain and ice accretion are the primary winter hazard, with glaze ice events capable of downing power lines, snapping tree limbs, and making roads impassable for days. Secondary hazards include winter and cold wave.

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

With a moderate risk rating, Maida 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 ice storm is recommended.