Natural Disaster Risk in Marshall

Natural Hazard Profile: Marshall, North Dakota

Marshall, in Dunn 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 Marshall residents and property owners must navigate.

Marshall's overall natural disaster risk is rated 4.8/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hailstorm risk tops the local hazard profile, driven by frequent severe thunderstorm development that produces some of the most property-damaging hail in the country. Secondary hazards include wildfire and winter.

Within North Dakota, Marshall'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 Dunn County identifies hail as the foremost hazard, followed by wildfire and winter. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, Marshall 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.