Valley City on the Sheyenne River is known as the City of Bridges and experienced serious Sheyenne River flooding in 2011. Extreme blizzards and ice storms are regular severe hazards in Barnes County.
// 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 | 5 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Blizzard / Sheyenne River Flooding / Ice Storm / Extreme Cold |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| County FEMA Declarations | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Tornado |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | (701) 845-1700 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 1,228 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Barnes County ND
North Dakota · Blizzard / Red River Flooding
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6/10
Moderate Risk