Hettinger, ND
Hettinger County in North Dakota has 10 FEMA disaster declarations on record covering 1966–2023, most recently Flooding on Jul 5, 2023 (DR-4717). Its flood risk grade is A (Low risk), ranking #763 of 3,277 U.S. counties, with 0 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $0 in payouts. Flood risk is relatively low compared to the national average.
FEMA Disaster Declarations in Hettinger County
The 10 most recent federally declared disasters affecting Hettinger County, ND (1966–2023). Total declarations on record: 10.
| Declared | Incident Type | Title | FEMA Disaster # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2023 | Flood | Flooding | DR-4717 |
| Jun 12, 2019 | Flood | Flooding | DR-4444 |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Coastal Storm | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | DR-3247 |
| Apr 7, 1997 | Flood | Severe Flooding,severe Winter Storms, Snowmelt, Spring Rains | DR-1174 |
| Jul 26, 1993 | Flood | Severe Storms & Flooding | DR-1001 |
| May 11, 1982 | Flood | Flooding | DR-658 |
| Apr 17, 1978 | Flood | Storms, Ice Jams, Snowmelt & Flooding | DR-554 |
| Jul 11, 1975 | Flood | Severe Storms & Flooding | DR-475 |
| Jun 5, 1970 | Flood | Severe Storms & Flooding | DR-287 |
| Jul 9, 1966 | Flood | Severe Storms & Flooding | DR-220 |
Score Breakdown
The composite score of 13 is calculated from four weighted factors. See our methodology for details.
Other Counties in North Dakota
| County | Grade | Score | Claims | Disasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burke | A | 13 | 0 | 10 |
| Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation | A | 13 | 0 | 10 |
| Pierce | A | 13 | 0 | 11 |
| Kidder | A | 13 | 0 | 10 |
| Sheridan | A | 13 | 0 | 10 |
| Griggs | A | 13 | 0 | 10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FEMA disaster declarations does Hettinger County, ND have?
Hettinger County, ND has 10 federal disaster declarations on FEMA record (1966–2023). The 5 most recent are: Flooding (declared Jul 5, 2023, DR-4717); Flooding (declared Jun 12, 2019, DR-4444); Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (declared Sep 13, 2005, DR-3247); Severe Flooding,severe Winter Storms, Snowmelt, Spring Rains (declared Apr 7, 1997, DR-1174); Severe Storms & Flooding (declared Jul 26, 1993, DR-1001). Counts include flood, severe storm, hurricane, and coastal storm declarations from the OpenFEMA DisasterDeclarationsSummaries dataset.
What is the flood risk grade for Hettinger County, ND?
Hettinger County is graded A (composite score 13/100, low risk). It ranks #763 of 3,277 U.S. counties for flood risk in our scoring model. The grade combines NFIP claims density (40%), disaster frequency (25%), claim severity (20%), and year-over-year trend (15%).
How many NFIP flood insurance claims have been filed in Hettinger County?
0 NFIP flood insurance claims have been filed in Hettinger County, ND, totaling $0 in payouts. The average claim is $0. Source: FEMA FimaNfipClaims v2 dataset.
Has Hettinger County, ND had any recent flood disasters?
Yes. The most recent FEMA declaration affecting Hettinger County was Flooding on Jul 5, 2023 (DR-4717). The county has 10 declared disasters in the OpenFEMA record covering 1966–2023.
this entity is one of the data points covered by this site’s U.S. flood risk, NFIP claims, and disaster declarations dataset. The detail above comes directly from FEMA OpenFEMA datasets including the National Flood Hazard Layer and NFIP claims; the context that follows situates the headline numbers against the broader distribution across U.S. ZIPs, counties, and states.
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Source: FEMA OpenFEMA datasets, 2026.