Mandan, ND

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 24,788 · Part of Morton County

Mandan is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Morton County, ND. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, winter weather, and ice storm.

Storm events near Mandan

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Mandan's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Mandan itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 11 events
Hail 150 events
Inland Flooding 7 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Morton County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Mandan along with the rest of the county, not a Mandan-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 73.9 Relatively Low
Inland Flooding 40.4 Relatively Low
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 6.9 Very Low
Heat Wave 28 Very Low
Tornado 57.3 Relatively Low
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 80.5 Relatively Moderate
Drought 23.4 Very Low
Hail 95.8 Relatively High
Hurricane Not Applicable
Ice Storm 85 Relatively High
Landslide 38.4 Very Low
Lightning 23.7 Very Low
Strong Wind 51.3 Relatively Low
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 95.5 Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Morton County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Mandan, ND at risk of?

Mandan is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Morton County, where Mandan is located, are hail, winter weather, and ice storm.

What is Mandan's biggest natural hazard risk?

Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Morton County, where Mandan is located, scoring 95.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").

Is Mandan a high-risk area for natural disasters?

No — Mandan carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Morton County.

Has Mandan had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 11 tornado, 150 hail, 7 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Mandan since 2016.