Natural Disaster Risk in Stutsman County

Natural Hazard Profile: Stutsman County, North Dakota

Situated in the United States, Stutsman County in North Dakota experiences a continental climate marked by extremely cold winters and short, warm summers with prairie wind exposure. Severe blizzards and spring flooding is a defining feature of the regional hazard profile that affects residents and property owners countywide.

FEMA rates Stutsman County's composite natural disaster risk at 5.7 out of 10 — moderate risk. Winter weather is the dominant natural hazard, with the area facing heavy snowfall, ice accumulation, and bitter cold that can immobilize infrastructure and create dangerous travel conditions. Residents should also account for cold wave and hail risk in their preparedness planning.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Stutsman County's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 4.7/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by winter and cold wave, as measured by FEMA across Stutsman County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a moderate risk rating, Stutsman 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 winter is recommended.