Minnesota Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (MN) | HomeRiskMap

Minnesota is located in the Midwest region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in Minnesota are winter storms, severe storms, flooding. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in Minnesota is coordinated by the Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in Minnesota

Winter Storms Minnesota is among the most exposed states in the nation when it comes to winter storms. The risk is very high, and every homeowner should… Very High Severe Storms severe storms represents a high risk for homeowners in Minnesota. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family… High Flooding Minnesota has a moderate risk of flooding. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure, review… Moderate Tornadoes Minnesota has a moderate risk of tornadoes. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Wildfires wildfires poses a low risk in Minnesota. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Extreme Heat extreme heat poses a low risk in Minnesota. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Drought drought poses a low risk in Minnesota. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness protects… Low Hurricanes Minnesota faces a very low risk from hurricanes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low Earthquakes Minnesota faces a very low risk from earthquakes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low Landslides Minnesota faces a very low risk from landslides compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low