Grand Forks County ND in North Dakota faces blizzard / red river flooding risk across its 1,439 square mile area. Grand Forks was catastrophically flooded by the Red River in 1997 inundating the entire city. Grand Forks serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Blizzard / Red River Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Tornado |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 1997 Catastrophic Red River Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (701) 780-8200 |
| Emergency Shelters | 3 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
// County Profile
| County | Grand Forks County ND |
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
| Population | 71 |
| Area | 1,439 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
// Other North Dakota Counties
Ward County ND
Flooding / Nuclear Weapons Proximity
7/10
High
Nelson County ND
Blizzard / Red River Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Bowman County ND
Tornado / Missouri River Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Sioux County ND
Tornado / Missouri River Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Griggs County ND
Blizzard / Red River Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Cass County ND
Tornado / Flooding
6/10
Moderate