Willmar, MN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Willmar is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Kandiyohi County, MN. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, hail, and cold wave.
Storm events near Willmar
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Willmar's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Willmar 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 Kandiyohi County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Willmar along with the rest of the county, not a Willmar-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 50 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 52.2 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 16 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 57.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 58.4 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 81.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 62.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 82.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 62.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 59.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 45.9 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 86.8 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 71.2 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Kandiyohi County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Willmar, MN at risk of?
Willmar 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 Kandiyohi County, where Willmar is located, are strong wind, hail, and cold wave.
What is Willmar's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Kandiyohi County, where Willmar is located, scoring 86.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Willmar a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Willmar carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Kandiyohi County.
Has Willmar had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 22 tornado, 82 hail, 3 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Willmar since 2016.