Rosemount, MN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Rosemount is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Dakota County, MN. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, hail, and tornado.
Storm events near Rosemount
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Rosemount's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Rosemount 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 Dakota County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Rosemount along with the rest of the county, not a Rosemount-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 39.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 88.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 21.2 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 84.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 97.4 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 90.1 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 31.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 97.5 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 55.8 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 70.2 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 84.8 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 99.4 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 91.9 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Dakota County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Rosemount, MN at risk of?
Rosemount is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Dakota County, where Rosemount is located, are strong wind, hail, and tornado.
What is Rosemount's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Dakota County, where Rosemount is located, scoring 99.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Rosemount a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Rosemount carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Dakota County.
Has Rosemount had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 32 tornado, 381 hail, 26 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Rosemount since 2016.