St. Cloud, MN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of St. Cloud's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud along with the rest of the county, not a St. Cloud-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 St. Cloud, MN at risk of?
St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud is located, are strong wind, hail, and tornado.
What is St. Cloud's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Stearns County, where St. Cloud is located, scoring 97.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is St. Cloud a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 7 tornado, 144 hail, 5 inland flooding events within 25 miles of St. Cloud since 2016.