Natural Disaster Risk in Wing

Natural Hazard Profile: Wing, North Dakota

Located in the northern tier of the continental United States in Burleigh County, Wing 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 Wing a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Wing's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.3/10 (High) 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 hail and cold wave.

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

With a high natural disaster risk rating, Wing residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for winter and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.