Cavalier County, North Dakota
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 3,703
11.8NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
3,703
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Building Value
$2.2B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$4.5M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
13
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$164K
Risk Score78.0
❄️
Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$295K
Risk Score77.5
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$552K
Risk Score72.9
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Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$2.0M
Risk Score72.3
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$47K
Risk Score52.8
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$382K
Risk Score42.3
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$598
Risk Score40.7
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$35K
Risk Score35.0
Show all 13 hazards
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$156K
Risk Score16.9
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Very LowLightning
Annual Loss$30K
Risk Score10.3
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$835K
Risk Score6.8
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$6K
Risk Score5.8
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score1.9
Cavalier County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
11.8-36.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
52.8+4.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
56.0+6.8 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
22.1-26.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
56.0
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
22.1
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.