Watford City is the hub of the most productive section of the Bakken oil field and has seen explosive population growth driven by petroleum extraction. McKenzie County has among the highest concentrations of oil wells, pipelines, and processing facilities in the US, creating significant ongoing industrial and chemical hazard exposure. Rapid infrastructure growth has strained emergency services in this remote high-plains location.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Industrial / Blizzard |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| County FEMA Declarations | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Blizzard |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 701-444-3452 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 2143 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
McKenzie County ND
North Dakota · Tornado / Blizzard
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5/10
Low Risk