Minot, ND
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Minot is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Ward County, ND. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, cold wave, and ice storm.
Storm events near Minot
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Minot's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Minot 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 Ward County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Minot along with the rest of the county, not a Minot-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 79.4 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 41.9 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 12.4 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 29.7 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 66.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 95.4 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 33.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 83.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 85.5 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 77.3 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 6.6 | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | 61.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 98.9 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Ward County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Minot, ND at risk of?
Minot 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 Ward County, where Minot is located, are winter weather, cold wave, and ice storm.
What is Minot's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Ward County, where Minot is located, scoring 98.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Minot a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Minot carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Ward County.
Has Minot had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 68 hail events within 25 miles of Minot since 2016.