Fargo, ND
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Fargo 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 Cass County, ND. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, strong wind, and hail.
Storm events near Fargo
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Fargo's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Fargo 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 Cass County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Fargo along with the rest of the county, not a Fargo-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 50.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 80.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 24.1 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 57.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 89.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 88.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 20.2 | Very Low |
| Hail | 96.8 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 96 | Very High |
| Landslide | 33.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 63.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 98.3 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 99.6 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Cass County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Fargo, ND at risk of?
Fargo 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 Cass County, where Fargo is located, are winter weather, strong wind, and hail.
What is Fargo's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Cass County, where Fargo is located, scoring 99.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Fargo a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Fargo 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 Cass County.
Has Fargo had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 16 tornado, 122 hail, 31 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Fargo since 2016.