President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration for North Dakota on September 2, 2026, following severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes that struck western and central parts of the state from June 7 to 9.
The declaration unlocks $3.4 million in federal disaster costs and makes recovery resources available to Bottineau, Burke, Divide, McLean, Mercer, Oliver, and Williams counties. The bipartisan delegation from North Dakota—Senators Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven, and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak—had urged swift approval to accelerate relief efforts.
Senator Cramer called the approval a critical step for repairing damaged infrastructure and supporting communities still recovering. Federal aid will now flow to local governments and residents in the hardest-hit areas.
