Moorhead, MN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Moorhead is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Clay County, MN. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, cold wave, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Moorhead
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Moorhead's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Moorhead 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 Clay County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Moorhead along with the rest of the county, not a Moorhead-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 66 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 82.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 14.8 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 38.7 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 62 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 85.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 49.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 80.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 50.9 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 47.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 30.4 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 78.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 95.8 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Clay County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Moorhead, MN at risk of?
Moorhead 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 Clay County, where Moorhead is located, are winter weather, cold wave, and inland flooding.
What is Moorhead's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Clay County, where Moorhead is located, scoring 95.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Moorhead a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Moorhead carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Clay County.
Has Moorhead had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 15 tornado, 119 hail, 32 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Moorhead since 2016.