Dickinson, ND
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Dickinson is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Stark County, ND. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, hail, and cold wave.
Storm events near Dickinson
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Dickinson's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Dickinson itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Stark County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Dickinson along with the rest of the county, not a Dickinson-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 54.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 22.3 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 16.8 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 23.3 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 47.9 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 82.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 28.1 | Very Low |
| Hail | 85.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 76.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 17.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 65.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 53.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 96.6 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Stark County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Dickinson, ND at risk of?
Dickinson is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Stark County, where Dickinson is located, are winter weather, hail, and cold wave.
What is Dickinson's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Stark County, where Dickinson is located, scoring 96.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Dickinson a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Dickinson carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Stark County.
Has Dickinson had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 5 tornado, 103 hail, 2 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Dickinson since 2016.