Moderate Risk North Dakota  ·  Blizzard / Red River Flooding

Richland County ND

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

6/ 10
Threat Score
Population
16
Area
1,435
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Blizzard / Red River Flooding
FEMA Disasters
7
federally declared

Richland County ND in North Dakota faces blizzard / red river flooding risk across its 1,435 square mile area. Wahpeton on the Red River serves this southeast North Dakota county near Minnesota. Richland 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 Red River Flooding
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (701) 642-7706
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Richland County ND
State North Dakota (ND)
Population 16
Area 1,435 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

// Major Cities

Wahpeton ND

// Cities in This County

// Other North Dakota Counties