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Latest Disaster Preparedness Report - Oct. 29, 2026

Daryl Ritchison
NDAWN Director and North Dakota State Climatologist

Summary

  • It was a warm and dry October across much of North Dakota (except was NW corner being wet)
  • No change in drought status past two weeks
  • Mostly above average temperatures expected in the next two weeks
  • Significant rain possible nearly next week. Especially in southern portions of the state
  • No snow of consequence expected in the next 10 days.

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