FEMA Records
5
Total declarations
North Dakota · FEMA + NOAA + National Risk Index
Dickey County, ND
5 FEMA disaster declarations (2020–2024), with a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Most common hazard: Flood.
- 5
- FEMA declarations
- 5
- Major disasters
- 16
- NRI risk · Very Low
- Flood
- Top hazard
The verdict
Dickey County ranks safer than 16% of U.S. counties for FEMA-modeled hazard risk, with more federally declared disasters than 71% of the 2,791 counties FEMA tracks. FEMA rates the county's overall risk as Very Low, based on 5 federal disaster declarations recorded since 2020, most often flood, 30% above the national county average of 4.
- Safer than 16%
- of U.S. counties for FEMA National Risk Index score
- Very Low
- FEMA National Risk Index rating
- 5
- FEMA declarations vs 4 national county avg
- 2
- flood declarations, the most common hazard here
FEMA's National Risk Index score reflects expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience; the declaration count above reflects only Presidentially declared disasters, not every hazard event.
How does Dickey County compare?
Dickey County vs. every U.S. county
FEMA disaster declarations, all-time
5 Top 29% higher than 71% of 2,791 counties
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Source FEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 · 2026-07-25
Dickey County's FEMA Risk Index score
FEMA National Risk Index composite score vs. the North Dakota county average
How disaster-prone is Dickey County?
Declaration frequency
Dickey County, North Dakota has recorded 5 FEMA disaster declarations between 2020 and 2024, of which 5 were classified as Major Disaster declarations (DR) requiring federal individual and public assistance. That puts the county's average at 1.3 declarations per year across a 4-year record, or roughly 80% above the North Dakota county average of 2.8 and 30% above the national county average of 3.8. The dominant disaster type on record is Flood, with 2 of 5 declarations falling under this category.
FEMA National Risk Index
This county's FEMA National Risk Index composite lands at 15.8/100 (Very Low), a modest reading against the rest of the country. Expected Annual Loss is rated Very Low (roughly $6.1M in annualized losses), tempered or compounded by a Relatively Moderate social-vulnerability score and Relatively Moderate community-resilience score. Among the 18 modeled hazards, Winter Weather carries the county's highest rating, a mid-range Relatively Moderate.
Flood exposure & the bottom line
Taken together, these indicators put Dickey County at a moderate relative risk level, not the calmest county on record, but not among the most disaster-prone either.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level
Moderate
vs. North Dakota Avg
+80%
State avg: 2.8
vs. National Avg
+30%
National avg: 3.8
Avg Per Year
1.3
Over 4 years
FEMA NRI 8-hazard radar - Dickey County
How to read this radar
The radar plots Dickey County's relative exposure to the eight headline natural hazards used by the FEMA National Risk Index. Each axis is the qualitative NRI risk rating (Very Low through Very High) re-expressed on a 0-100 scale so that the polygon shape lets you compare a county against another at a glance. A rounder polygon means broad multi-hazard exposure; a spiky polygon means one or two dominant hazards drive most of the modeled risk.
NRI Source
FEMA 2023
Latest NRI release
County FIPS
38021
ND state code
Source: FEMA National Risk Index FEMA National Risk Index Per-county per-hazard ratings, 2023 release
Disaster Types
Flood 2
Winter Storm 1
Snowstorm 1
Severe Storm 1
Declaration Types
What DR / EM / FM mean
FEMA categorizes declarations as Major Disasters (DR), Emergencies (EM), or Fire Management Assistance (FM).
Major Disaster - 5 100.0%
of all 5 declarations
FEMA Declarations Timeline
| Year | Declarations | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 1 | |
Disaster Declarations
| DR# | Title | Type | Incident | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4760 | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS | DR | Winter Storm | 2024-02-15 |
| 4717 | FLOODING | DR | Flood | 2023-07-05 |
| 4686 | SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS | DR | Snowstorm | 2023-02-05 |
| 4660 | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND FLOODING | DR | Severe Storm | 2022-07-13 |
| 4475 | FLOODING | DR | Flood | 2020-01-21 |
Storm Events in North Dakota
| Storm Type | Events | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 3,093 | 3 | 11 | $84.1M |
| Hail | 3,091 | 0 | 2 | $131.5M |
| High Wind | 1,553 | 2 | 2 | $3.1M |
| Blizzard | 1,238 | 4 | 4 | $120.0M |
| Heavy Snow | 1,119 | 0 | 3 | $650.0K |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database NOAA Storm Events Database State-level aggregated data, 2015–2025
FEMA National Risk Index
Overall Risk
Very Low
Score: 15.8/100
Expected Annual Loss
Very Low
$6.1M/year
Social Vulnerability
Relatively Moderate
Community Resilience
Relatively Moderate
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Tornado Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) Ratings reflect relative scores among all US counties. Data: hazards.fema.gov/nri
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many natural disasters has Dickey County, North Dakota had?
Dickey County, North Dakota has received 5 FEMA disaster declarations from 2020 to 2024. Of these, 5 were major disaster declarations.
What is the most common disaster type in Dickey County?
The most common disaster type in Dickey County is Flood, with 2 declarations. Other disaster types include Winter Storm (1), Snowstorm (1), Severe Storm (1).
How does Dickey County's disaster risk compare to the North Dakota average?
Dickey County has 5 disaster declarations, which is 80% higher than the North Dakota county average of 2.8 declarations. Compared to the national county average of 3.8, it is 30% higher.
How many major FEMA disaster declarations has Dickey County received?
Dickey County has received 5 major disaster declarations, representing 100% of all 5 disaster declarations. Major disaster declarations typically involve significant damage requiring federal assistance.
What types of storms are most common in North Dakota?
The most common storm types in North Dakota include Thunderstorm Wind (3,093 events), Hail (3,091 events), High Wind (1,553 events). NOAA storm event data covers severe weather from 2015 to 2025.
What was the worst year for disasters in Dickey County?
The most active year for disaster declarations in Dickey County was 2023, with 2 declarations. The county has FEMA disaster data spanning 2020 to 2024.
What is the overall disaster risk level for Dickey County?
With 5 FEMA disaster declarations on record, Dickey County lands in the moderate-risk band, not unusually disaster-prone, but not spared either.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for Dickey County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, Dickey County, North Dakota has an overall risk score of 15.8 out of 100 (Very Low). The county's social vulnerability rating is Relatively Moderate and community resilience is Relatively Moderate. The Expected Annual Loss (EAL) score is Very Low, representing $6.1M in annualized losses.
Which natural hazard poses the greatest risk to Dickey County?
Based on FEMA NRI data, the highest-risk natural hazard in Dickey County is Winter Weather (risk rating: Relatively Moderate). Other significant hazards include Cold Wave (Relatively Moderate) and Hail (Relatively Moderate). These scores are based on FEMA's analysis of historical event frequency, exposed assets, and community vulnerability.
Data Sources & Methodology
Disaster declaration data comes from the FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 API, which includes all federally declared disasters, emergencies, and fire management assistance grants.
Storm event data is sourced from the NOAA Storm Events Database (2015–2025), which tracks significant weather events including thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, and winter storms.
This data is provided for informational purposes only. FEMA disaster declarations represent federal response actions and may not capture all local emergencies or weather events.
What this means for Dickey County
Dickey County, ND runs 80% above the North Dakota county average for federal disaster declarations (5 vs 3), a moderate historical load overall.
- Its most common federal declaration type is major disaster (5 of 5) - know the hazards most likely here before they happen. North Dakota overview
- See how this county ranks against the rest of the country for disaster frequency. Most-disaster rankings
- Read how to read FEMA declarations, NRI risk scores, and what they do and don't tell you. Disaster-data guide
Historical declaration counts describe past federal response, not a forecast. For current threats, follow the National Weather Service and local officials; in an emergency call 911.
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, this profile draws on 2,791 tracked U.S. counties in FEMA's Disaster Declarations Summaries dataset, refreshed as of 2026-07-25. Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
All federal data sources used on this page
- FEMA OpenFEMA, Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 - all federally-declared disasters for this county. fema.gov/openfema/disaster-declarations
- FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) - per-county per-hazard risk ratings and expected annual loss. hazards.fema.gov/nri
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database - state-level storm/severe-weather event records, 2015–2025. ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents
Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainHazard Editorial
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