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Latest Disaster Preparedness Report - August 21, 2026

Daryl Ritchison
NDAWN Director and North Dakota State Climatologist

Summary

  • Mostly Above Average Temperatures Continuing    
  • Mostly Below Average Rain Continuing
  • Yet, there will still be rain, just usually spotty
  • Drought Conditions not expected to get better in most locations.
  • Fire Danger will remain moderate to high in the coming few weeks.
Water Hole water supply in drought

Drought

Information on drought management in North Dakota
Floodwaters are threatening this barnes county farm structure

Flood

Information on preparing for and dealing with flooding in North Dakota
Snow covered cattle

Winter Weather

Information on Winter Weather Management in North Dakota
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Summer Storms

Summer storm resources from NDSU Extension