Worthington, MN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Worthington is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Nobles County, MN. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, winter weather, and cold wave.
Storm events near Worthington
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Worthington's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Worthington 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 Nobles County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Worthington along with the rest of the county, not a Worthington-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 20 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 48.5 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 20.4 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 43.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 73.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 74.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 66.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 91.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 72.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 25.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 31.1 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 68.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 91.3 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Nobles County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Worthington, MN at risk of?
Worthington 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 Nobles County, where Worthington is located, are hail, winter weather, and cold wave.
What is Worthington's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Nobles County, where Worthington is located, scoring 91.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Worthington a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Worthington carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Nobles County.
Has Worthington had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 19 tornado, 124 hail, 102 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Worthington since 2016.