Walsh County, North Dakota

Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 10,553

29.0NRI
Very Low

Overall Risk Rating

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Population

10,553

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Building Value

$8.6B

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Annual Hazard Loss

$12.1M

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Hazards Tracked

13

Natural Hazard Risk Profile

Winter Weather

Relatively High
Annual Loss$529K
Risk Score90.4
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Ice Storm

Relatively High
Annual Loss$661K
Risk Score83.0
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Wildfire

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$477K
Risk Score79.2
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Hail

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$947K
Risk Score76.7
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Cold Wave

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$2.4M
Risk Score67.6
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Tornado

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score40.3
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Strong Wind

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$485K
Risk Score37.5
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Riverine Flooding

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$5.3M
Risk Score35.4
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Drought

Very Low
Annual Loss$29K
Risk Score29.2
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Landslide

Very Low
Annual Loss$342
Risk Score28.4

Lightning

Very Low
Annual Loss$59K
Risk Score13.1
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Heat Wave

Very Low
Annual Loss$35K
Risk Score12.7
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Earthquake

Very Low
Annual Loss$8K
Risk Score6.6

Walsh County vs. National Average

🎯 Overall Risk

29.0-19.7 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

🔥 Wildfire Risk

79.2+30.5 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

👥 Social Vulnerability

13.6-35.6 vs avg

National avg: 49.2

🛡️ Community Resilience

48.2-0.5 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

Community Profile

Social Vulnerability

13.6

Very Low

Higher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.

Community Resilience

48.2

Relatively Moderate

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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