Savage, MN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Savage is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Scott County, MN. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, tornado, and hail.
Storm events near Savage
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Savage's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Savage 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 Scott County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Savage along with the rest of the county, not a Savage-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 52 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 73 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 9.9 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 81.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 89 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 81.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 32.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 88.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 55.1 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 63.6 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 51.4 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 98.8 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 64.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Scott County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Savage, MN at risk of?
Savage 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 Scott County, where Savage is located, are strong wind, tornado, and hail.
What is Savage's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Scott County, where Savage is located, scoring 98.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Savage a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Savage carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Scott County.
Has Savage had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 28 tornado, 377 hail, 32 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Savage since 2016.