Natural Disaster Risk in Sarles
North Dakota
Risk Summary for Sarles
Sarles scores 3.8/10 (Low risk), below the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Ice Storm.
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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: Sarles, North Dakota
Located in the northern tier of the continental United States in Towner County, Sarles is a small unincorporated community. 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 Sarles a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.
Sarles's overall natural disaster risk is rated 3.8/10 (Low) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The area faces significant ice storm exposure, where the thermal profile of the atmosphere during winter storms frequently delivers freezing rain rather than snow. Secondary hazards include cold wave and wildfire.
Relative to other U.S. communities, Sarles'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 ice storm and cold wave, as measured by FEMA across Towner County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.
Despite its lower-than-average risk classification, Sarles is not immune to natural hazards. Basic preparedness — an emergency kit, awareness of seasonal risks, and property insurance that covers ice storm — remains prudent for all residents.
What this means for Sarles: Ice Storm preparedness
- Keep walkways treated and avoid travel during freezing-rain events.
- Have a backup heat source and charged devices ready before winter storms arrive.
- Prepare for multi-day power outages, as ice accretion frequently downs power lines.
Local Factors for Sarles
These city-level factors differentiate Sarles from other communities in Towner County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
122
RuralGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Northern Continental
Latitude 48.9°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Moderate — seasonal fire risk
Fire score: 6.2/10
Coordinates
48.9391° N, 99.0063° W
Towner 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.