Austin, MN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Austin is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Mower County, MN. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, hail, and tornado.
Storm events near Austin
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Austin's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Austin 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 Mower County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Austin along with the rest of the county, not a Austin-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 18.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 75 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 17.7 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 41 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 81.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 57.8 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 91.9 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 85.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 35.4 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 24.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 23.4 | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | 74.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 77.2 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Mower County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Austin, MN at risk of?
Austin 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 Mower County, where Austin is located, are drought, hail, and tornado.
What is Austin's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Mower County, where Austin is located, scoring 91.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Austin a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Austin carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Mower County.
Has Austin had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 23 tornado, 89 hail, 50 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Austin since 2016.