North Dakota Disaster & Funding Calendar
When North Dakota's hazards peak — and when the federal money windows open. The recurring hazard seasons (flood, severe storm, winter storm) alongside the SAM.gov, FEMA and grant deadlines that decide who's ready when disaster strikes.
North Dakota hazard seasons — 12-month view
| Hazard | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flood | March–June | ||||||||||||
| Severe Storm | March–June | ||||||||||||
| Winter Storm | November–March |
Peak windows
- Flood — typically March–June in North Dakota.
- Severe Storm — typically March–June in North Dakota.
- Winter Storm — typically November–March in North Dakota.
💰 Funding & deadline cycles
- 🔁SAM.gov registration renewal — annualLapses lock you out of federal contracts & grants. Renew ~60 days before expiry.
- 🏛️FEMA Public Assistance & HMGP — post-declarationWindows open after a North Dakota disaster is declared and close fast. Watch the live map for new declarations.
- 🏗️HUD CDBG-DR — appropriation-drivenFunds follow major disasters via Congressional appropriation; action-plan deadlines follow.
- 📅Federal fiscal year — Oct 1Grant cycles and mitigation notices (BRIC) reset. Position before Q4.
North Dakota hazard season FAQ
When is flood season in North Dakota?
In North Dakota, flood season typically runs March–June. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is severe storm season in North Dakota?
In North Dakota, severe storm season typically runs March–June. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is winter storm season in North Dakota?
In North Dakota, winter storm season typically runs November–March. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.