Low Risk North Dakota  ·  Tornado / Blizzard

Billings County ND

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

5/ 10
Threat Score
Population
1
Area
1,153
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Tornado / Blizzard
FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

Billings County ND in North Dakota faces tornado / blizzard risk across its 1,153 square mile area. Medora near Theodore Roosevelt National Park serves this remote west ND county. Billings serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// Preparedness Recommendations

  • Identify an interior room or storm shelter.
  • Monitor NOAA weather alerts continuously.
  • Keep emergency kit accessible at all times.
  • Prepare for sudden power outages.

// Recommended Supplies

Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 5 / 10    Low Risk
Primary Hazard Tornado / Blizzard
Secondary Hazard Industrial Hazmat
FEMA Flood Zone Low
Federally Declared Disasters 6
Last Major Event 2019 Blizzard
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (701) 623-4491
Emergency Shelters 2 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Billings County ND
State North Dakota (ND)
Population 1
Area 1,153 sq miles
FEMA Region Low

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