Mercer County Sheriff's Office, North Dakota

Mercer County Sheriff's Office, North Dakota LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

06/09/2026

⛈️ **Severe Weather Alert for Mercer and Oliver Counties** ⛈️

The National Weather Service is forecasting **numerous severe thunderstorms** across western and central North Dakota this afternoon and evening, with the greatest threat between **3:00 PM and Midnight CDT**.

⚠️ **Potential Hazards Include:**
• Hail up to **tennis ball size**
• Damaging winds up to **80 mph**
• **Tornadoes are possible**, including the potential for one or two strong tornadoes

📍 **Mercer and Oliver Counties** are in an area where numerous severe thunderstorms are expected. Residents should closely monitor weather conditions throughout the day and be prepared to take action if warnings are issued.

✅ **Prepare Now:**
• Know where your nearest safe shelter is located.
• Have multiple ways to receive watches and warnings.
• Review your family emergency plan.
• Secure outdoor furniture, equipment, and other loose items.
• Be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions.

Severe weather can develop quickly. Stay alert, stay informed, and be ready to move to shelter immediately if a warning is issued for your area.

We will continue to share updates as conditions warrant.

🌩️🌪️⛈️

06/07/2026

Our area has been upgraded to a Level 4 threat.

06/07/2026

🚨 **Severe Weather Alert for Mercer & Oliver Counties – Tonight (June 7)** 🚨

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop across central North Dakota this evening and continue through the overnight hours. Mercer and Oliver Counties are in an area where **scattered to numerous severe thunderstorms** are possible, with the greatest threat between **5 PM and 1 AM CDT**. ([National Weather Service Bismarck)

⚠️ **Primary Hazards:**
• Large hail up to **2 inches in diameter**
• Damaging wind gusts up to **70 mph**
• An isolated **tornado cannot be ruled out**

🕔 **Timing:**
• Greatest risk: **5 PM – 1 AM CDT**

✅ **Be Prepared:**
• Review your severe weather safety plan.
• Make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings overnight.
• Stay weather-aware and be ready to take shelter if warnings are issued.

We will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as storms develop. Stay safe, Mercer and Oliver Counties! 🌩️🌪️

The wind was a bit challenging today, but the 180+ kids toughed it out and caught lots of bullheads and bluegills. Thank...
06/06/2026

The wind was a bit challenging today, but the 180+ kids toughed it out and caught lots of bullheads and bluegills. Thanks to the parents who brought their kids for the 18th Annual Cops and Kids Fishing. Thanks to the Knife River Indian Village National Historic Site staff for offering painting and coloring under the tent. Thank you to all the sponsors and law enforcement staff who make this event possible.

With sadness, the Mercer County Sheriff's Office announces the loss of K9 Raider to cancer. Raider served the citizens o...
06/04/2026

With sadness, the Mercer County Sheriff's Office announces the loss of K9 Raider to cancer. Raider served the citizens of Mercer County for five years alongside his handler Deputy Baker. Our condolences go out to the Baker family. Raider was a law-enforcement partner to Deputy Baker, but he was also a member of the Baker family. Thank you for your service, Raider. EOW 6/03/2026

06/03/2026

Come join us this Saturday for this free and fun event!

Deputy Folkerts, Deputy Baker, and K9 Raider had the privilege of visiting with Hazen 3rd graders at Hazen Public Librar...
05/15/2026

Deputy Folkerts, Deputy Baker, and K9 Raider had the privilege of visiting with Hazen 3rd graders at Hazen Public Library today. Thank you for the invite.

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