Moderate Risk North Dakota  ·  Blizzard / Red River Flooding

Pierce County ND

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

6/ 10
Threat Score
Population
4
Area
1,016
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Blizzard / Red River Flooding
FEMA Disasters
7
federally declared

Pierce County ND in North Dakota faces blizzard / red river flooding risk across its 1,016 square mile area. Rugby the geographic center of North America serves this north-central ND county. Pierce 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 Blizzard / Red River Flooding
Secondary Hazard Tornado
FEMA Flood Zone Moderate
Federally Declared Disasters 7
Last Major Event 2019 Flooding
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (701) 776-5225
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Pierce County ND
State North Dakota (ND)
Population 4
Area 1,016 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

// Major Cities

Rugby ND

// Cities in This County

// Other North Dakota Counties