Nelson County, North Dakota
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 3,007
7.9NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
3,007
🏠
Building Value
$1.2B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$3.0M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
13
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively ModerateHail
Annual Loss$676K
Risk Score81.0
❄️
Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$283K
Risk Score79.6
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$116K
Risk Score74.4
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$106K
Risk Score67.8
🥶
Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$908K
Risk Score57.3
⛰️
Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$256
Risk Score31.7
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$203K
Risk Score28.8
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Very LowDrought
Annual Loss$12K
Risk Score27.3
Show all 13 hazards
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$193K
Risk Score21.5
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$9K
Risk Score8.0
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Very LowLightning
Annual Loss$12K
Risk Score5.1
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$460K
Risk Score4.3
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Very LowEarthquake
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 HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
53.6
Relatively ModerateHigher 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.