Rolette County
North Dakota — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 53th
Rolette County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 52.9, 53th national percentile), driven primarily by wildfire and winter weather exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $11M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Wildfire | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $3M |
| Winter Weather | High | 20.00 / yr | $531K |
| Ice Storm | High | 0.50 / yr | $524K |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 22.79 / yr | $4M |
| Landslide | Low | 0.13 / yr | $2K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 0.73 / yr | $257K |
| Hail | Low | 1.67 / yr | $105K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.23 / yr | $335K |
| Drought | Very Low | 11.51 / yr | $14K |
| Lightning | Low | 25.67 / yr | $60K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.43 / yr | $2M |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $10K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 0.47 / yr | $17K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Rolette County?
Rolette County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 52.9 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 53th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Rolette County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Wildfire (Medium, $3M EAL), Winter Weather (High, $531K EAL), Ice Storm (High, $524K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Rolette County compare to other North Dakota counties?
Rolette County ranks #7 of 53 North Dakota counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Rolette County's $11M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.