Nelson County, North Dakota

Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 3,007

7.9NRI
Very Low

Overall Risk Rating

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Population

3,007

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Building Value

$1.2B

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Annual Hazard Loss

$3.0M

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Hazards Tracked

13

Natural Hazard Risk Profile

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Hail

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$676K
Risk Score81.0
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Ice Storm

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$283K
Risk Score79.6

Winter Weather

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$116K
Risk Score74.4
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Wildfire

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$106K
Risk Score67.8
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Cold Wave

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$908K
Risk Score57.3
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Landslide

Very Low
Annual Loss$256
Risk Score31.7
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Strong Wind

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$203K
Risk Score28.8
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Drought

Very Low
Annual Loss$12K
Risk Score27.3
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Tornado

Very Low
Annual Loss$193K
Risk Score21.5
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Heat Wave

Very Low
Annual Loss$9K
Risk Score8.0

Lightning

Very Low
Annual Loss$12K
Risk Score5.1
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Riverine Flooding

Very Low
Annual Loss$460K
Risk Score4.3
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Earthquake

Very Low
Annual Loss$1K
Risk Score1.6

Nelson County vs. National Average

🎯 Overall Risk

7.9-40.8 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

🔥 Wildfire Risk

67.8+19.1 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

👥 Social Vulnerability

82.3+33.1 vs avg

National avg: 49.2

🛡️ Community Resilience

53.6+4.9 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

Community Profile

Social Vulnerability

82.3

Very High

Higher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.

Community Resilience

53.6

Relatively Moderate

Higher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.

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Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.