Todd County
Minnesota — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 38th
Todd County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 37.7, 38th national percentile), driven primarily by wildfire and strong wind exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $11M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $178K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 2.52 / yr | $696K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.16 / yr | $2K |
| Hail | Low | 3.97 / yr | $328K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.43 / yr | $7M |
| Lightning | Low | 31.33 / yr | $259K |
| Drought | Low | 6.15 / yr | $143K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 13.53 / yr | $787K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.55 / yr | $782K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 1.79 / yr | $178K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.29 / yr | $40K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 17.11 / yr | $31K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $6K |
| 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 Todd County?
Todd County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 37.7 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 38th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Todd County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Wildfire (Low, $178K EAL), Strong Wind (Medium, $696K EAL), Landslide (Very Low, $2K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Todd County compare to other Minnesota counties?
Todd County ranks #46 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. Todd County's $11M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.