New Ulm, MN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
New Ulm is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Brown County, MN. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, winter weather, and strong wind.
Storm events near New Ulm
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of New Ulm's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to New Ulm 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 Brown County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering New Ulm along with the rest of the county, not a New Ulm-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 24.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 44.5 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 8.5 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 42.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 56.6 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 89.6 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 64.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 64 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 48.8 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 51.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 6.4 | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | 71.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 81.7 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Brown County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is New Ulm, MN at risk of?
New Ulm 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 Brown County, where New Ulm is located, are cold wave, winter weather, and strong wind.
What is New Ulm's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Brown County, where New Ulm is located, scoring 89.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is New Ulm a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — New Ulm carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Brown County.
Has New Ulm had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 27 tornado, 79 hail, 21 inland flooding events within 25 miles of New Ulm since 2016.