Red Wing, MN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Red Wing is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Goodhue County, MN. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, hail, and landslide.
Storm events near Red Wing
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Red Wing's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Red Wing 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 Goodhue County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Red Wing along with the rest of the county, not a Red Wing-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 53.6 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 3.8 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 37.9 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 70.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 47.7 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 54 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 80.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 28 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 78.1 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 31 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 82.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 50 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Goodhue County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Red Wing, MN at risk of?
Red Wing 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 Goodhue County, where Red Wing is located, are strong wind, hail, and landslide.
What is Red Wing's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Goodhue County, where Red Wing is located, scoring 82.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Red Wing a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Red Wing carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Goodhue County.
Has Red Wing had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 29 tornado, 104 hail, 25 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Red Wing since 2016.