Logan County, ND
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Logan County has experienced 26 federally declared disasters since 1969, most recently Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds in 2024. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Logan County's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, winter weather, and hail, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index. NOAA records 42 storm events in the county over the past decade. Community vulnerability is relatively low (8th percentile nationally), indicating stronger recovery capacity than most US counties.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Logan County has been designated in 26 declarations since 1969, covering 6 disaster types including flood (12), severe storm (9), biological (2).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Winter Storm | Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| 2022 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| 2020 | Flood | Flooding |
| 2020 | Flood | Flooding |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2019 | Flood | Flooding |
| 2011 | Flood | Flooding |
| 2010 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2010 | Flood | Flooding |
Showing the 10 most recent of 26 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 | 55.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Very Low | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 2 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Very Low | 18.1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Low | 67.5 | 40 | 0 | $10K |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low | 33.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate | 72.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low | 37.5 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate | 74.2 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Very Low | 3.8 | 1 | 0 | $30K |
| Drought | Very Low | 28.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 4.1 | 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
Logan County ranks in the 8th percentile (Very 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 | 8th | Very low |
| Socioeconomic status | 9th | Very low |
| Household characteristics | 38th | Low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 10th | Very low |
| Housing type & transportation | 11th | Very low |
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 | 35th | Relatively Low |
| Risk to homes | 40th | Relatively Moderate |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 74.6% | — |
NOAA tracked 42 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 20 in 2016–20 vs 22 in 2021–25 (+10% — relatively stable).
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 Logan County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Logan County, North Dakota are cold wave, winter weather, and hail. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Logan County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Logan County has received 26 federal disaster declarations since 1969, including declarations in 2024. The most common disaster type on record is flood (12 declarations).
Has Logan County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Logan County include Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds (2024). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1969.
How does Logan County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Stutsman County, ND has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Low) and Kidder County, ND has the lowest (Very Low). Logan County is rated Very Low overall.
How is Logan County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Logan 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. Logan County's composite score of 10 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 10% of US counties.