Monticello, MN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Monticello is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Wright County, MN. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, hail, and tornado.
Storm events near Monticello
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Monticello's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Monticello 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 Wright County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Monticello along with the rest of the county, not a Monticello-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 61 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 74.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 14.9 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 71.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 80.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 47.3 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 32.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 89.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 59.8 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 58.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 62.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 95 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 72.3 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Wright County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Monticello, MN at risk of?
Monticello 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 Wright County, where Monticello is located, are strong wind, hail, and tornado.
What is Monticello's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Wright County, where Monticello is located, scoring 95 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Monticello a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Monticello carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Wright County.
Has Monticello had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 9 tornado, 232 hail, 8 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Monticello since 2016.