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Latest Disaster Preparedness Report - Sept. 17, 2026

Daryl Ritchison
NDAWN Director and North Dakota State Climatologist

Summary

  • There will be several additional chances of rain in the next 6-10 days. Although better chances look to be south of North Dakota.
  • Some areas, mainly in northern North Dakota will have drought conditions likely improve.
  • Southwest North Dakota probably remaining the driest in the next couple of weeks.
  • Generally, above average temperatures the rest of September.
  • Autumn Fire Season is upon us. We all need to stay alert until the snow covers the ground

Drought

Information on drought management in North Dakota

Flood

Information on preparing for and dealing with flooding in North Dakota

Winter Weather

Information on Winter Weather Management in North Dakota

Summer Storms

Summer storm resources from NDSU Extension