Moderate Risk North Dakota  ·  Tornado / Missouri River Flooding

Mercer County ND

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

6/ 10
Threat Score
Population
8
Area
1,043
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Tornado / Missouri River Flooding
FEMA Disasters
7
federally declared

Mercer County ND in North Dakota faces tornado / missouri river flooding risk across its 1,043 square mile area. Stanton serves this west-central North Dakota county near Garrison Dam. Mercer 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.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 6 / 10    Moderate Risk
Primary Hazard Tornado / Missouri River Flooding
Secondary Hazard Blizzard
FEMA Flood Zone Moderate
Federally Declared Disasters 7
Last Major Event 2019 Missouri River Flooding
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (701) 745-3294
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Mercer County ND
State North Dakota (ND)
Population 8
Area 1,043 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

// Major Cities

Beulah ND

// Cities in This County

// Other North Dakota Counties