Hibbing, MN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Hibbing 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 St. Louis County, MN. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, winter weather, and lightning.
Storm events near Hibbing
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Hibbing's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Hibbing 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 St. Louis County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Hibbing along with the rest of the county, not a Hibbing-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 81.7 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 91.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 35 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 3.2 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 86.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 64.7 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 99.4 | Very High |
| Drought | 42.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 84 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 63.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 57.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 97.6 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 71.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 98 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full St. Louis County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Hibbing, MN at risk of?
Hibbing 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 St. Louis County, where Hibbing is located, are cold wave, winter weather, and lightning.
What is Hibbing's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for St. Louis County, where Hibbing is located, scoring 99.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Hibbing a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Hibbing 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 St. Louis County.
Has Hibbing had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 85 hail, 24 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Hibbing since 2016.