Winona, MN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Winona is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Winona County, MN. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, hail, and cold wave.
Storm events near Winona
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Winona's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Winona 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 Winona County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Winona along with the rest of the county, not a Winona-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 16.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 78.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 11.6 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 57.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 76 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 80.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 49.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 84.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 38.1 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 90.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 46.5 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 45.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 64.7 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Winona County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Winona, MN at risk of?
Winona 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 Winona County, where Winona is located, are landslide, hail, and cold wave.
What is Winona's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Winona County, where Winona is located, scoring 90.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Winona a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Winona carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Winona County.
Has Winona had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 29 tornado, 201 hail, 130 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Winona since 2016.