Langdon is a small agricultural community in Cavalier County near the Canadian border in the coldest part of North Dakota, experiencing some of the most extreme blizzard and cold conditions recorded in the continental United States. The region regularly records wind chill temperatures below -60°F, and extended blizzards can isolate communities for days. Its remote northern border location makes emergency supply logistics challenging during major winter events.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Blizzard / Extreme Cold |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| County FEMA Declarations | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Flooding |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 701-256-5353 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 1675 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Cavalier County ND
North Dakota · Blizzard / Red River Flooding
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6/10
Moderate Risk