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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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$115K
Risk Score65.6
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$96K
Risk Score63.7
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$254K
Risk Score59.5
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$608K
Risk Score39.9
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$521
Risk Score37.7
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$345K
Risk Score36.8
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$487K
Risk Score30.3
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$101K
Risk Score30.2
Show all 13 hazards
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$3.0M
Risk Score27.6
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$88K
Risk Score25.3
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$48K
Risk Score18.1
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$4K
Risk Score4.8
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Very LowIce Storm
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 ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
81.8
Very HighHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.