Grant County, ND Emergency Management

06/06/2026

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

06/05/2026

Today, Grant County and the State Emergency Communications Center (SECC, formerly State Radio) are conducting final testing as we prepare to become one of the first ECC counties in North Dakota to transition to the new Statewide Interoperable Radio Network (SIRN) 800 MHz system. SIRN is designed to provide seamless communications between law enforcement, fire, EMS, emergency management, dispatch centers, and state agencies across North Dakota.

For Grant County, this is a major upgrade. We are moving from a system that relied on two primary tower sites and one repeater site to a network of six tower sites covering the county. This expanded infrastructure will provide stronger coverage, clearer communications, and greater reliability for first responders wherever an emergency occurs in the county.

The benefits are simple but critical:
Improved radio coverage throughout Grant County.
Better communication between local, regional, and state responders.
More reliable communications during emergencies and severe weather.
Modern, interoperable technology that helps keep first responders and the public safer.

This transition is the result of years of planning and cooperation between local agencies, SECC, and the State of North Dakota, and many other organizations. We are excited as SIRN continues its rollout across the state.

06/04/2026

June 4, 2026- Grant County is in the LOW fire danger rating. There are no burn restrictions in place today. Controlled burns (i.e., pits, wood piles, tumbleweeds, tree piles, pits, etc.) and cropland/ag burning must follow the “2026 GRANT COUNTY, ND CONTROLLED BURN PROCEDURE” For more information visit: https://www.grantcountynd.com/news_detail_T5_R5.php

06/03/2026

The threat for severe weather has shifted south and east today. Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible over southeast North Dakota, including the James River Valley. Surrounding this area, isolated severe storms are possible over much of central North Dakota and portions of northeast North Dakota.

06/03/2026

Be sure to support our Grant County 4-H Livestock Judging team later this month when your out rummage sale shopping during the Highway 21 Treasure Hunt! They will be serving lunch on Friday, June 19th in Carson.

06/02/2026

[3:00 PM CT 6/2] A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of North Dakota. This watch is valid until 10 PM CT tonight and all hazards are possible, including heavy rainfall that could lead to localized flooding. Stay weather aware!

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

June 2, 2026- Grant County is in the LOW fire danger rating. There are no burn restrictions in place today. Controlled burns (i.e., pits, wood piles, tumbleweeds, tree piles, pits, etc.) and cropland/ag burning must follow the “2026 GRANT COUNTY, ND CONTROLLED BURN PROCEDURE” For more information visit: https://www.grantcountynd.com/news_detail_T5_R5.php

06/01/2026

There remains a level 1 to 2 of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms across much of western and central North Dakota on Tuesday. The primary hazards expected with any severe storm would be large hail up to the size of golf balls, damaging wind gusts up to 70 MPH, and possibly an isolated tornado. Locally heavy rainfall is also possible.