Hubbard County, MN
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Hubbard County has experienced 10 federally declared disasters since 1976, most recently Covid-19 in 2020. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Hubbard County's highest-rated hazards are landslide, winter weather, and drought, with its top risk rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Recorded storm events have decreased 72% over the past five years compared to the prior five-year period. Community vulnerability is relatively low (28th percentile nationally), indicating stronger recovery capacity than most US counties.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Hubbard County has been designated in 10 declarations since 1976, covering 5 disaster types including severe storm (5), biological (2), hurricane (1).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2009 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| 2002 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Flooding And Tornadoes |
| 1999 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Winds, And Flooding |
| 1997 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms |
| 1997 | Flood | Severe Flooding, High Winds,Severe Storms |
| 1995 | Severe Storm | Severe Thunderstorms, Winds, Flooding, Tornadoes, And Heat |
| 1976 | Drought | Drought |
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. A single disaster can produce more than one record per county. Data current through September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Relatively Low | 66.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Low | 54.6 | 1 | 0 | $2K |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 3.5 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 21.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Low | 37.8 | 4 | 0 | $150K |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Low | 34.7 | 61 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low | 45.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate | 73.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 20.1 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low | 56.8 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Low | 28.1 | 2 | 0 | $12K |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate | 67.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Relatively Low | 74.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Hubbard County ranks in the 28th percentile (Low) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28th | Low |
| Socioeconomic status | 24th | Very low |
| Household characteristics | 29th | Low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 24th | Very low |
| Housing type & transportation | 53rd | Moderate |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 40th | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk to homes | 44th | Relatively Moderate |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 88.0% | — |
NOAA tracked 68 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 53 in 2016–20 vs 15 in 2021–25 (-72% — frequency decreasing).
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Hubbard County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Hubbard County, Minnesota are landslide, winter weather, and drought. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Hubbard County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Hubbard County has received 10 federal disaster declarations since 1976, including declarations in 2020. The most common disaster type on record is severe storm (5 declarations).
Has Hubbard County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
No federal disaster declarations have been recorded for Hubbard County since the start of 2024. Its most recent declaration on record is Covid-19 in 2020.
How does Hubbard County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Beltrami County, MN has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Low) and Clearwater County, MN has the lowest (Very Low). Hubbard County is rated Very Low overall.
How is Hubbard County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Hubbard County's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Hubbard County's composite score of 35 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 35% of US counties.