Stark County anchored by Dickinson in southwest North Dakota is a center of the Bakken oil and gas boom that transformed western North Dakota into one of the most productive oil regions in the world. The county faces moderate tornado risk and extreme blizzard vulnerability on the Northern Plains. The Heart River creates flooding risk. The oil and gas industry creates industrial emergency planning considerations including pipeline and well pad incident risk.
// 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 | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Blizzard |
| Secondary Hazard | Flash Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 5 |
| Last Major Event | 2021 Blizzard |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (701) 456-7630 |
| Emergency Shelters | 2 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-94 US-85 ND-22 ND-10 |
// County Profile
| County | Stark County ND |
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
| Population | 32 |
| Area | 1,338 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
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Flooding / Nuclear Weapons Proximity
7/10
High
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Blizzard / Red River Flooding
6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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