Alexandria, MN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Alexandria is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Douglas County, MN. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, cold wave, and strong wind.
Storm events near Alexandria
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Alexandria's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Alexandria itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Douglas County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Alexandria along with the rest of the county, not a Alexandria-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 50.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 48.2 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 13.8 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 38.2 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 62.5 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 79.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 33.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 47.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 43.2 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 67 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 42.2 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 73.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 91.8 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Douglas County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Alexandria, MN at risk of?
Alexandria is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Douglas County, where Alexandria is located, are winter weather, cold wave, and strong wind.
What is Alexandria's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Douglas County, where Alexandria is located, scoring 91.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Alexandria a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Alexandria carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Douglas County.
Has Alexandria had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 16 tornado, 76 hail, 4 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Alexandria since 2016.