Sauk Rapids, MN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Sauk Rapids is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Benton County, MN. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, strong wind, and tornado.
Storm events near Sauk Rapids
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Sauk Rapids's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Sauk Rapids 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 Benton County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Sauk Rapids along with the rest of the county, not a Sauk Rapids-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 67.6 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 61.7 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 6.9 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 46 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 67.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 65.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 57.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 79.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 42 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 26.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 49.9 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 77.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 44.8 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Benton County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Sauk Rapids, MN at risk of?
Sauk Rapids 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 Benton County, where Sauk Rapids is located, are hail, strong wind, and tornado.
What is Sauk Rapids's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Benton County, where Sauk Rapids is located, scoring 79.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Sauk Rapids a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Sauk Rapids carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Benton County.
Has Sauk Rapids had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 6 tornado, 126 hail, 6 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Sauk Rapids since 2016.