Inver Grove Heights, MN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Inver Grove 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 Dakota County, MN. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, hail, and tornado.
Storm events near Inver Grove Heights
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Inver Grove Heights's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Inver Grove 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 Dakota County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Inver Grove Heights along with the rest of the county, not a Inver Grove Heights-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 39.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 88.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 21.2 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 84.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 97.4 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 90.1 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 31.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 97.5 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 55.8 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 70.2 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 84.8 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 99.4 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 91.9 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Dakota County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Inver Grove Heights, MN at risk of?
Inver Grove 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 Dakota County, where Inver Grove Heights is located, are strong wind, hail, and tornado.
What is Inver Grove Heights's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Dakota County, where Inver Grove Heights is located, scoring 99.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Inver Grove Heights a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Inver Grove 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 Dakota County.
Has Inver Grove Heights had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 26 tornado, 409 hail, 33 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Inver Grove Heights since 2016.