Redwood County
Minnesota — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 35th
Redwood County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 35.1, 35th national percentile), driven primarily by winter weather and drought exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $12M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Winter Weather | Medium | 21.53 / yr | $229K |
| Drought | Medium | 10.82 / yr | $763K |
| Hail | Medium | 4.20 / yr | $730K |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 11.84 / yr | $2M |
| Heat Wave | Low | 4.53 / yr | $889K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 3.01 / yr | $767K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.52 / yr | $74K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.10 / yr | $686 |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.86 / yr | $5M |
| Tornado | Low | 0.61 / yr | $857K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $7K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 36.44 / yr | $64K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $10K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Redwood County?
Redwood County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 35.1 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 35th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Redwood County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Winter Weather (Medium, $229K EAL), Drought (Medium, $763K EAL), Hail (Medium, $730K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Redwood County compare to other Minnesota counties?
Redwood County ranks #51 of 87 Minnesota counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Redwood County's $12M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.