North Branch, MN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
North Branch is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Chisago County, MN. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, hail, and wildfire.
Storm events near North Branch
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of North Branch's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to North Branch 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 Chisago County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering North Branch along with the rest of the county, not a North Branch-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 65.5 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 55.7 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 4.4 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 39.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 64.2 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 61.6 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 35.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 76.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 38.6 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 44.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 54.2 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 76.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 42.8 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Chisago County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is North Branch, MN at risk of?
North Branch 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 Chisago County, where North Branch is located, are strong wind, hail, and wildfire.
What is North Branch's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Chisago County, where North Branch is located, scoring 76.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is North Branch a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — North Branch carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Chisago County.
Has North Branch had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 17 tornado, 138 hail, 4 inland flooding events within 25 miles of North Branch since 2016.