Cambridge, MN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Cambridge is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Isanti County, MN. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, hail, and tornado.
Storm events near Cambridge
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Cambridge's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Cambridge 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 Isanti County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Cambridge along with the rest of the county, not a Cambridge-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 65 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 44 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 2.6 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 37.8 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 50.7 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 37.7 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 32.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 60.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 27.8 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 35.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 42.5 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 50.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 25.1 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Isanti County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Cambridge, MN at risk of?
Cambridge is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Isanti County, where Cambridge is located, are wildfire, hail, and tornado.
What is Cambridge's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Isanti County, where Cambridge is located, scoring 65 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Cambridge a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Cambridge carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Isanti County.
Has Cambridge had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 13 tornado, 138 hail, 6 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Cambridge since 2016.