Natural Disasters in Binford, ND
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
5.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
5.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
41.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
95.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 74.4 |
| Hail | 70.2 |
| Winter Weather | 59.5 |
| Strong Wind | 54.5 |
| Cold Wave | 51.9 |
| Wildfire | 49.1 |
| Landslide | 26.8 |
| Drought | 22.3 |
| Tornado | 16.3 |
| Heat Wave | 6.2 |
| Lightning | 2.0 |
| Earthquake | 0.6 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
23
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Oct 2025
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
11 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM, TORNADOES, AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Jul 13, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND FLOODING |
| Apr 1, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jan 21, 2020 | Flood | FLOODING |
| May 10, 2011 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Mar 24, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jul 22, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND GROUND SATURATION |
| May 5, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND GROUND SATURATION |
| May 28, 2001 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, & GROUND SATURATION |
| Jun 27, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING AND GROUND SATURATION |
| Jun 8, 1999 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, SNOW, ICE, GROUND SATURATION, LANSLIDES, MUDSLIDES, AND TOR |
| Apr 7, 1997 | Flood | SEVERE FLOODING,SEVERE WINTER STORMS, SNOWMELT, SPRING RAINS |
| Jan 12, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS |
| Jun 5, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS,FLOODING, & ICE JAMS |
| May 16, 1995 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND GROUND SATURATION |
| Jul 1, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING |
| Jul 26, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
5
Total Claims Paid
$23,044
Avg Claim Payout
$4,609
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,735,945
Disasters with PA
10
Total Projects
245
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1515 | Severe Storm(s) | 33 | $714,308 |
| DR-1981 | Flood | 34 | $651,749 |
| DR-1829 | Severe Storm(s) | 48 | $514,177 |
| DR-1376 | Flood | 48 | $510,863 |
| DR-1279 | Flood | 27 | $344,104 |
| DR-1334 | Severe Storm(s) | 23 | $335,509 |
| DR-1597 | Severe Storm(s) | 21 | $286,013 |
| DR-4660 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $161,911 |
| DR-4475 | Flood | 3 | $129,531 |
| DR-4888 | Tornado | 3 | $87,779 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$117,184
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.17
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $26,434 |
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 1 | $90,750 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Binford has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, hail, winter weather. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 5 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,735,945 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.