Mounds View, MN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Mounds View is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Ramsey County, MN. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, hail, and tornado.
Storm events near Mounds View
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Mounds View's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Mounds View 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 Ramsey County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Mounds View along with the rest of the county, not a Mounds View-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 52.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 93.8 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 28.9 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 98.2 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 98.7 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 99.1 | Very High |
| Drought | 12.8 | Very Low |
| Hail | 99 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 65.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 98.5 | Relatively High |
| Lightning | 73.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 90.8 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 92.2 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Ramsey County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Mounds View, MN at risk of?
Mounds View is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Ramsey County, where Mounds View is located, are cold wave, hail, and tornado.
What is Mounds View's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Ramsey County, where Mounds View is located, scoring 99.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Mounds View a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Mounds View carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Ramsey County.
Has Mounds View had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 20 tornado, 404 hail, 28 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Mounds View since 2016.