Morton County southwest of Bismarck became the site of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's Dakota Access Pipeline protests in 2016-2017 — one of the largest civil demonstrations in recent US history drawing thousands of protesters and creating complex law enforcement and emergency management challenges. The Missouri River creates flooding risk. The county faces serious blizzard risk and moderate tornado risk on the Great Plains.
// 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 Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Flooding / Blizzard |
| Secondary Hazard | Tornado |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (701) 667-3330 |
| Emergency Shelters | 4 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-94 US-83 ND-6 ND-10 |
// County Profile
| County | Morton County ND |
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
| Population | 33 |
| Area | 1,926 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
// Other North Dakota Counties
Ward County ND
Flooding / Nuclear Weapons Proximity
7/10
High
Nelson County ND
Blizzard / Red River Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Sioux County ND
Tornado / Missouri River Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Griggs County ND
Blizzard / Red River Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Cass County ND
Tornado / Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Oliver County ND
Tornado / Missouri River Flooding
6/10
Moderate