Steele County ND in North Dakota faces tornado / blizzard risk across its 711 square mile area. Finley serves this small east-central North Dakota county. Steele 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.
- 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 | Tornado / Blizzard |
| Secondary Hazard | Flash Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (701) 524-2152 |
| Emergency Shelters | 3 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
// County Profile
| County | Steele County ND |
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
| Population | 1 |
| Area | 711 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Other North Dakota Counties
Ward County ND
Flooding / Nuclear Weapons Proximity
7/10
High
Mercer County ND
Tornado / Missouri River Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Bowman County ND
Tornado / Missouri River Flooding
6/10
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Sheridan County ND
Blizzard / Red River Flooding
6/10
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Grant County ND
Tornado / Missouri River Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Cass County ND
Tornado / Flooding
6/10
Moderate