McKenzie County Emergency Management

06/08/2026

McKenzie County Emergency Management is collecting storm damage reports from residents and businesses that were impacted by last night’s storms.

Reports can be submitted by contacting McKenzie County Emergency Management directly at 701-580-6426/[email protected] When reporting damage, we ask individuals to provide:

• Name and contact information
• Physical address or location of the damage
• A brief description of the damage sustained
• Estimated extent of damage, if known
• Photographs of the damage, if available
• Information on any injuries or immediate safety concerns

06/07/2026

Hopefully they will not be needed tonight but just in case, please know where your nearest shelter is. If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to message or call.

06/07/2026

⚠️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH IN EFFECT FOR TONIGHT ⚠️

McKenzie County is currently under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch. Conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall.

Now is the time to prepare:

✅ Monitor weather conditions throughout the evening.
✅ Have multiple ways to receive warnings, including NOAA Weather Radio, weather apps, local media, and Wireless Emergency Alerts.
✅ Secure outdoor furniture, trampolines, and loose items that could become airborne in strong winds.
✅ Move vehicles and equipment under cover if possible to protect them from hail damage.
✅ Charge cell phones and other essential devices in case of power outages.
✅ Identify a safe shelter location inside your home or workplace.

If a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued:

🌩️ Move indoors immediately.
🏠 Stay away from windows and exterior doors.
⚡ Avoid using corded electronics and plumbing fixtures during periods of frequent lightning.
🚗 Never drive through flooded roadways—Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
🌪️ If a tornado warning is issued, move to the lowest level of a sturdy building and shelter in an interior room away from windows.

The McKenzie County Emergency Management Office will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as needed.

Stay weather aware and be prepared to take action when/if more warnings are issued.

06/07/2026

Scattered to numerous severe storms are possible late this afternoon through this evening across most of western and central North Dakota. The main hazards will be 2 inch diameter hail, damaging winds up to 70 mph, and a possible tornado. Be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings.

06/02/2026

Tomorrow (June 3rd) there will be a tornado siren test at 1pm, no need to worry or barricade yourself in your home it is just a test.

05/26/2026

Red Flag Warning is in effect from 5/26/26, 11:00AM to 5/26/26, 10:00PM

05/25/2026

For those that never made it home and made the ultimate sacrifice ❤️

05/21/2026

UPDATE: Road will be closed until 5pm June 4th.

24th Avenue SW will be closed beginning 7:00 AM CST Wednesday, May 13th through 5:00 PM CST Wednesday, May 27th, 2026. The road will be closed to replace the existing timber structure as part of the road construction project. Access will be provided to landowners and homes throughout the closure. The road will be closed to thru traffic starting approximately 800 feet east of 128th Avenue NW and ending approximately 0.5 miles west of Main Street South. Be aware of construction equipment and road crews in the area. Plan your route accordingly.

05/21/2026

You might see large military aircraft flying at low elevations during daytime hours from 26 May - 5 June.

In collaboration with the Williams County Vector Control District (WCVCD), the United States Air Force Reserve (USAFR) 910th Airlift Wing, stationed in Youngstown, Ohio, will be conducting wide-area aerial larvicide treatments. Treatments will be focused over riparian areas of the Missouri River located south and southeast of Williston.

The USAFR will be using VectoBac 12AS, with active ingredient Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis. Vectobac 12 AS is approved for use in residential areas by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Larvicide treatments target mosquito larvae and prevent them becoming biting adults.

Send a message to learn more

05/21/2026

We have been getting some much needed moisture within the past few days but please remember there is still a burn ban in McKenzie County.