Glass Sculpture Sky/Dream Completed in North Dakota
Nicole and Alan Milligan finished the 68-foot glass monument south of Rugby as part of the statewide Arts Across the Prairie program.
North Dakota Weather and Disaster News
This page covers weather and disaster news for North Dakota, from winter storms and flooding to severe storms and emergency declarations. Reporting follows the conditions that disrupt daily life and the response that follows.
Emergency Response
Live Poll
Do you trust your local fire department to be adequately staffed in an emergency?
Firefighters Train at Southeast Regional Fire School
North Dakota firefighters completed a three-day regional training program at North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton.
Forecasts
Live Poll
Is now a good time for your household to review your winter weather emergency plans?
North Dakota to Observe Winter Weather Awareness Week
State officials designate October 26 through 30 as a period for residents to prepare for upcoming winter conditions.
Current Conditions
North Dakota Shuts Down Devils Lake Water Outlets
The East and West End outlets concluded their 2026 operations following water quality constraints.
Reporting here centers on severe storms, flooding along the state's rivers, winter blizzards and the emergency declarations that follow. Coverage reaches from the capital to the rural counties, where long distances shape how quickly help arrives. Cold-weather hazards and spring flood risk generate more sustained coverage than most other events. Recovery, from road reopenings to insurance claims, often runs longer than the event itself.