Natural Hazard Risks in Minneapolis, MN
Population: 430K · Minnesota
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Minneapolis faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from tornados (score: 9/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Minneapolis, MN.
Hazard Risk Overview
Tornado Risk
Extreme- •FEMA rates Minneapolis's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $83M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
Winter Storm Risk
Extreme- •FEMA rates Minneapolis's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $102M from this hazard type
- •20 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
High Wind Risk
Extreme- •FEMA rates Minneapolis's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $9M from this hazard type
- •3 events on record in proximity
Flood Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Minneapolis's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $188M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
Extreme Heat Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Minneapolis's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $39M from this hazard type
- •25 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
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How this data is built
Minneapolis risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near Minneapolis, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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