Grand Rapids, MN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Grand Rapids is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Itasca County, MN. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, strong wind, and landslide.
Storm events near Grand Rapids
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Grand Rapids's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Grand Rapids 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 Itasca County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Grand Rapids along with the rest of the county, not a Grand Rapids-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 44.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 75.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 3 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 79.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 28.1 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 96.7 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 39.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 53.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 19.6 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 80.1 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 77.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 88 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 60.3 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Itasca County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Grand Rapids, MN at risk of?
Grand Rapids 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 Itasca County, where Grand Rapids is located, are cold wave, strong wind, and landslide.
What is Grand Rapids's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Itasca County, where Grand Rapids is located, scoring 96.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Grand Rapids a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Grand Rapids carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Itasca County.
Has Grand Rapids had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 4 tornado, 103 hail, 19 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Grand Rapids since 2016.