Bemidji, MN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Bemidji is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Beltrami County, MN. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, wildfire, and cold wave.
Storm events near Bemidji
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Bemidji's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Bemidji 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 Beltrami County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Bemidji along with the rest of the county, not a Bemidji-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 82.5 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 72.6 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 6.2 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 39.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 40.8 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 80.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 58.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 60.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 13.6 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 73.7 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 44.8 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 52.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 84.5 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Beltrami County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Bemidji, MN at risk of?
Bemidji 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 Beltrami County, where Bemidji is located, are winter weather, wildfire, and cold wave.
What is Bemidji's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Beltrami County, where Bemidji is located, scoring 84.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Bemidji a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Bemidji carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Beltrami County.
Has Bemidji had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 6 tornado, 98 hail, 8 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Bemidji since 2016.