Hutchinson, MN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Hutchinson is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for McLeod County, MN. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, cold wave, and hail.
Storm events near Hutchinson
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Hutchinson's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Hutchinson 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 McLeod County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Hutchinson along with the rest of the county, not a Hutchinson-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 22.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 46.5 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 14 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 54.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 67.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 78.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 42.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 78.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 47.1 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 26.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 22.2 | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | 82.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 61 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full McLeod County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Hutchinson, MN at risk of?
Hutchinson 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 McLeod County, where Hutchinson is located, are strong wind, cold wave, and hail.
What is Hutchinson's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for McLeod County, where Hutchinson is located, scoring 82.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Hutchinson a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Hutchinson carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for McLeod County.
Has Hutchinson had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 19 tornado, 110 hail, 4 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Hutchinson since 2016.