Stutsman County, ND
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Stutsman County has experienced 31 federally declared disasters since 1966, most recently Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes in 2026. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Stutsman County's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, hail, and cold wave, with its top risk rated "Relatively High" by FEMA's National Risk Index. NOAA records 72 storm events in the county over the past decade.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Stutsman County has been designated in 31 declarations since 1966, covering 6 disaster types including flood (15), severe storm (11), biological (2).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| 2025 | Severe Storm | Severe Storm, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds |
| 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 |
| 2011 | Flood | Flooding |
| 2010 | Flood | Flooding |
Showing the 10 most recent of 31 total declarations since 1966.
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 | Relatively Low | 66.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Very Low | 26.9 | 3 | 0 | $565K |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 12.3 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 23.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Low | 47.1 | 8 | 0 | $750K |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate | 88.7 | 61 | 0 | $11.0M |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate | 64.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High | 96.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High | 85.9 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate | 88.5 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Very Low | 5.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively Low | 35.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Relatively Low | 64 | 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
Stutsman County ranks in the 44th 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 | 44th | Low |
| Socioeconomic status | 48th | Low |
| Household characteristics | 22nd | Very low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 24th | Very low |
| Housing type & transportation | 67th | 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 | 40th | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk to homes | 41st | Relatively Moderate |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 53.5% | — |
NOAA tracked 72 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 34 in 2016–20 vs 38 in 2021–25 (+12% — frequency increasing).
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 Stutsman County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Stutsman County, North Dakota are winter weather, hail, and cold wave. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Has Stutsman County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Stutsman County has received 31 federal disaster declarations since 1966, including declarations in 2026. The most common disaster type on record is flood (15 declarations).
Has Stutsman County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Stutsman County include Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (2026), Severe Storm, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds (2025), Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds (2024). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1966.
How does Stutsman County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Barnes County, ND has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Low) and Kidder County, ND has the lowest (Very Low). Stutsman County is rated Relatively Low overall.
How is Stutsman County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Stutsman 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. Stutsman County's composite score of 46 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 46% of US counties.