Columbia Heights, MN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Columbia Heights is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Anoka County, MN. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, hail, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Columbia Heights
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Columbia Heights's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Columbia Heights 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 Anoka County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Columbia Heights along with the rest of the county, not a Columbia Heights-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 81.6 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 92 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 23.2 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 86.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 87.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 71.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 29 | Very Low |
| Hail | 96.2 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 77 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 43.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 92 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 98.8 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 84.1 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Anoka County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Columbia Heights, MN at risk of?
Columbia Heights is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Anoka County, where Columbia Heights is located, are strong wind, hail, and inland flooding.
What is Columbia Heights's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Anoka County, where Columbia Heights is located, scoring 98.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Columbia Heights a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Columbia Heights carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Anoka County.
Has Columbia Heights had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 23 tornado, 439 hail, 33 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Columbia Heights since 2016.