High Risk North Dakota  ·  Blizzard / Devils Lake Rising / Extreme Cold / Flooding

Devils Lake ND

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  NORTH DAKOTA

7 / 10
Threat Score
Population
7,531
Elevation
1,430
feet above sea level
Primary Hazard
Blizzard / Devils Lake Rising / Extreme Cold / Flooding
County FEMA Disasters
7
federally declared

Devils Lake in Ramsey County sits beside the rising Devils Lake which has been flooding farmland and communities for decades due to a lack of natural outlet. Extreme blizzards are regular hazards. The Devils Lake flooding has been called one of the worst ongoing natural disasters in North Dakota history.

// 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 Score7 / 10   High
Primary HazardBlizzard / Devils Lake Rising / Extreme Cold / Flooding
FEMA Flood ZoneModerate
County FEMA Declarations7
Last Major Event2019 Devils Lake Flooding

// Emergency Information

Emergency Phone (701) 662-7600
Evacuation RoutesState and US highways
Elevation1,430 ft above sea level

// County Risk Profile

Ramsey County ND
North Dakota · Blizzard / Red River Flooding
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6/10
Moderate Risk