Eddy County, ND
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Eddy County has experienced 24 federally declared disasters since 1969, most recently Severe Storm, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds in 2025. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Eddy County's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, wildfire, and winter weather, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Recorded storm events have decreased 50% over the past five years compared to the prior five-year period.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Eddy County has been designated in 24 declarations since 1969, covering 4 disaster types including flood (13), severe storm (8), biological (2).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Severe Storm | Severe Storm, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds |
| 2020 | Flood | Flooding |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2014 | Flood | Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 2013 | Flood | Flooding |
| 2011 | Flood | Flooding |
| 2011 | Flood | Flooding |
| 2010 | Flood | Flooding |
| 2009 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms And Flooding |
Showing the 10 most recent of 24 total declarations since 1969.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. A single disaster can produce more than one record per county. Data current through September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Very Low | 63 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Very Low | 1.4 | 2 | 0 | $1K |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 1.2 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 4.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Very Low | 14.2 | 3 | 0 | $60K |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Low | 41.2 | 40 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 13.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low | 56.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate | 68 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low | 42.9 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Very Low | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Very Low | 22.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 17.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Eddy County ranks in the 41st percentile (Low) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41st | Low |
| Socioeconomic status | 21st | Very low |
| Household characteristics | 56th | Moderate |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 27th | Low |
| Housing type & transportation | 73rd | Moderate |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 60th | Relatively High |
| Risk to homes | 61st | Relatively High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 70.2% | — |
NOAA tracked 45 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 30 in 2016–20 vs 15 in 2021–25 (-50% — frequency decreasing).
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Eddy County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Eddy County, North Dakota are ice storm, wildfire, and winter weather. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Eddy County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Eddy County has received 24 federal disaster declarations since 1969, including declarations in 2025. The most common disaster type on record is flood (13 declarations).
Has Eddy County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Eddy County include Severe Storm, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds (2025). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1969.
How does Eddy County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Benson County, ND has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Very Low) and Griggs County, ND has the lowest (Very Low). Eddy County is rated Very Low overall.
How is Eddy County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Eddy County's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Eddy County's composite score of 2 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 2% of US counties.