Natural Disaster Risk in Rolette County

Natural Hazard Profile: Rolette County, North Dakota

Rolette County, in the United States in North Dakota, is characterized by its continental climate — extremely cold winters and short, warm summers with prairie wind exposure. The county faces severe blizzards and spring flooding, and its FEMA risk assessment establishes the hazard baseline shared by all the towns and cities it contains.

Rolette County's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.4/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The threat of wildfire dominates the local risk environment, with hot, dry summers and abundant fuel creating dangerous fire conditions each year. Secondary hazards include winter and ice storm.

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

With a moderate risk rating, Rolette County 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 wildfire is recommended.