Sartell, MN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Sartell 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 Stearns County, MN. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, hail, and tornado.
Storm events near Sartell
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Sartell's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Sartell 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 Stearns County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Sartell along with the rest of the county, not a Sartell-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 76.3 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 90.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 24.9 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 74.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 93 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 86.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 57.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 96.5 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 72.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 67.2 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 86.5 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 97.6 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 92.3 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Stearns County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Sartell, MN at risk of?
Sartell 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 Stearns County, where Sartell is located, are strong wind, hail, and tornado.
What is Sartell's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Stearns County, where Sartell is located, scoring 97.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Sartell a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Sartell 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 Stearns County.
Has Sartell had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 7 tornado, 121 hail, 5 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Sartell since 2016.