North Dakota State Flags

Tidmore Flags carries authentic, US-made North Dakota state flags in nylon and polyester, available in multiple sizes for homes, businesses, and institutions.

For a 20-foot pole, a 3x5 ft flag is standard. For a 25-foot pole, go with 4x6 ft. For 30-35 feet, use 5x8 ft. North Dakota's open plains experience sustained high winds year-round — size conservatively and use a heavy-duty pole and hardware rated for extreme wind loads.

Heavy-duty polyester is the top recommendation for North Dakota's extreme climate. North Dakota regularly ranks among the coldest and windiest states in the continental US. Sub-zero temperatures make standard nylon brittle and prone to cracking. Heavy-duty polyester maintains flexibility in extreme cold and resists wind damage far better than nylon in North Dakota's open plains environment.

North Dakota's combination of extreme cold, blizzards, and persistent strong plains winds means even a quality heavy-duty flag flown daily typically lasts 4 to 9 months. In the most exposed North Dakota locations the open Red River Valley, the Badlands, or communities along the Canadian border — flags may need replacing even more frequently.

Yes, but the US flag must always fly on top when both are on the same pole. On separate poles of equal height, they can fly at the same level with the US flag to its own right (observer's left) and both flags the same size.

For North Dakota's extreme outdoor conditions, a sewn North Dakota flag is essential. The eagle and detailed scroll design require quality construction to maintain appearance in North Dakota's persistent wind and extreme cold. A printed flag will deteriorate far faster than a quality sewn version in these conditions.

In North Dakota, use only hardware specifically rated for extreme cold and high wind loads. Standard plastic snap hooks crack in North Dakota's sub-zero temperatures. Use stainless steel or brass snap hooks and a heavy-duty polyester halyard rope. Set ground poles deep — North Dakota's frost line reaches 60 to 72 inches in many parts of the state.

The North Dakota state flag features a bald eagle similar to the US coat of arms, holding an olive branch and a fan of arrows, with a red, white, and blue shield on its breast. A scroll reads One Nation Made Up of Many States and the words North Dakota appear below. The design is based on the regimental flag carried by North Dakota troops during the 1898 Spanish-American War.

For indoor ceremonial display, use a pole sleeve flag on an 8-foot pole with a base and ornament. Gold fringe is the traditional finish. North Dakota's blue flag with the eagle and scroll looks sharp in formal settings like courtrooms, schools, and government buildings.

Retire your worn North Dakota flag by burning in a dignified ceremony. North Dakota VFW posts, American Legion chapters, and fire departments hold regular flag retirement ceremonies throughout the state. Given North Dakota's demanding climate, you may find yourself retiring flags more frequently than in other states.