Natural Disaster Risk in Powers Lake
North Dakota
Risk Summary for Powers Lake
Powers Lake scores 3.6/10 (Low risk), below the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Winter Weather.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Below-average risk — standard coverage likely adequate
Natural disaster risk here is below the US average. Standard homeowners insurance will typically be sufficient, but it is still worth reviewing exclusions for floods and earthquakes.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Powers Lake, North Dakota
Located in the northern tier of the continental United States in Burke County, Powers Lake is a small community of about 1,036. 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 Powers Lake a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.
Powers Lake's overall natural disaster risk is rated 3.6/10 (Low) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The area faces significant winter hazard exposure, with nor'easters, ice storms, or blizzards regularly challenging transportation networks and power infrastructure. Secondary hazards include tsunami and wildfire.
Relative to other U.S. communities, Powers Lake's natural disaster risk is below the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly below the 4.7/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by winter and tsunami, as measured by FEMA across Burke County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.
Despite its lower-than-average risk classification, Powers Lake is not immune to natural hazards. Basic preparedness — an emergency kit, awareness of seasonal risks, and property insurance that covers winter — remains prudent for all residents.
What this means for Powers Lake: Winter Weather preparedness
- Maintain an emergency kit in your vehicle and home for snow- or ice-related power outages.
- Clear roof snow loads when heavy to prevent structural strain and ice dams.
- Insulate pipes and keep a backup heat source to prevent freezing during extended cold.
Local Factors for Powers Lake
These city-level factors differentiate Powers Lake from other communities in Burke County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
1,036
Small TownGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Northern Continental
Latitude 48.6°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Moderate — seasonal fire risk
Fire score: 5.3/10
Coordinates
48.5863° N, 102.6685° W
Burke County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.