National Weather ServiceNorth DakotaFlood AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Flood Advisories in North Dakota
The National Weather Service issued 37 flood advisories for North Dakota in 2025 and 45 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 44th most of any state. 2026 through September: 28, 37% below the average of 45 for those months in 2008-2025. Morton was covered most often (89 times since 2008).
How many flood advisories does North Dakota get?
Every flood advisory that covered part of North Dakota. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 28 |
| 2025 | 37 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2019 | 40 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2015 | 46 |
| 2014 | 68 |
| 2013 | 54 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2011 | 157 |
| 2010 | 97 |
| 2009 | 68 |
| 2008 | 35 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does North Dakota get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in North Dakota?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morton | 89 | 10 | September 6, 2026 |
| Stutsman | 80 | 13 | September 29, 2026 |
| Ward | 70 | 10 | September 3, 2026 |
| Burleigh | 70 | 13 | September 6, 2026 |
| Dunn | 61 | 7 | August 30, 2026 |
| Cass | 59 | 8 | July 30, 2026 |
| Mountrail | 53 | 5 | September 18, 2025 |
| McKenzie | 51 | 4 | September 13, 2025 |
| Sioux | 49 | 5 | September 28, 2026 |
| Grant | 48 | 1 | July 30, 2023 |
| Dickey | 48 | 3 | July 30, 2026 |
| Bottineau | 47 | 8 | September 5, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a flood advisory?
A flood advisory covers flooding that is less serious than a warning, such as water on roads or in low-lying areas, that is still a hazard to drivers and walkers. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in North Dakota.