Cloquet, MN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Cloquet is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Carlton County, MN. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, lightning, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Cloquet
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Cloquet's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Cloquet 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 Carlton County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Cloquet along with the rest of the county, not a Cloquet-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 41 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 64 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 1.5 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 61.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 33.5 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 97 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 33.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 46.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 52.5 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 14.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 65.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 24 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 47.6 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Carlton County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Cloquet, MN at risk of?
Cloquet 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 Carlton County, where Cloquet is located, are cold wave, lightning, and inland flooding.
What is Cloquet's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Carlton County, where Cloquet is located, scoring 97 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Cloquet a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Cloquet carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Carlton County.
Has Cloquet had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 126 hail, 36 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Cloquet since 2016.