Wadena County, Minnesota

Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 14,054

12.9NRI
Very Low

Overall Risk Rating

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Population

14,054

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Building Value

$3.9B

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Annual Hazard Loss

$5.1M

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Hazards Tracked

13

Natural Hazard Risk Profile

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Wildfire

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$115K
Risk Score65.6

Winter Weather

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$96K
Risk Score63.7
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Drought

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$254K
Risk Score59.5
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Cold Wave

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$608K
Risk Score39.9
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Landslide

Very Low
Annual Loss$521
Risk Score37.7
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Strong Wind

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$345K
Risk Score36.8
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Tornado

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$487K
Risk Score30.3

Lightning

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$101K
Risk Score30.2
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Riverine Flooding

Very Low
Annual Loss$3.0M
Risk Score27.6
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Hail

Very Low
Annual Loss$88K
Risk Score25.3
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Heat Wave

Very Low
Annual Loss$48K
Risk Score18.1
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Earthquake

Very Low
Annual Loss$4K
Risk Score4.8
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Ice Storm

Very Low
Annual Loss$938
Risk Score2.5

Wadena County vs. National Average

🎯 Overall Risk

12.9-35.8 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

🔥 Wildfire Risk

65.6+16.9 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

👥 Social Vulnerability

50.5+1.3 vs avg

National avg: 49.2

🛡️ Community Resilience

81.8+33.1 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

Community Profile

Social Vulnerability

50.5

Relatively Moderate

Higher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.

Community Resilience

81.8

Very High

Higher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.