Roseau County, MN
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Roseau County has experienced 28 federally declared disasters since 1965, most recently Severe Storms And Flooding in 2023. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Roseau County's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, drought, and winter weather, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Recorded storm events have decreased 41% over the past five years compared to the prior five-year period. Community vulnerability is relatively low (25th 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. Roseau County has been designated in 28 declarations since 1965, covering 5 disaster types including flood (16), severe storm (6), biological (3).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Flood | Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 2022 | Flood | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2019 | Flood | Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| 2014 | Flood | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 2011 | Flood | Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 2009 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 2006 | Flood | Flooding |
Showing the 10 most recent of 28 total declarations since 1965.
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 Moderate | 91 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Low | 60 | 2 | 0 | $250K |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 1.7 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 15.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Very Low | 17.5 | 4 | 0 | $155K |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Low | 36.8 | 45 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 14.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate | 79.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low | 51.5 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low | 56.6 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Very Low | 21.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate | 84.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 30.6 | 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
Roseau County ranks in the 25th 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 | 25th | Low |
| Socioeconomic status | 14th | Very low |
| Household characteristics | 41st | Low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 30th | Low |
| Housing type & transportation | 51st | 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 | 85th | Very High |
| Risk to homes | 86th | Very High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 69.0% | — |
NOAA tracked 51 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 32 in 2016–20 vs 19 in 2021–25 (-41% — 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 Roseau County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Roseau County, Minnesota are wildfire, drought, and winter weather. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Has Roseau County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Roseau County has received 28 federal disaster declarations since 1965, including declarations in 2023. The most common disaster type on record is flood (16 declarations).
Has Roseau County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
No federal disaster declarations have been recorded for Roseau County since the start of 2024. Its most recent declaration on record is Severe Storms And Flooding in 2023.
How does Roseau 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 Red Lake County, MN has the lowest (Very Low). Roseau County is rated Relatively Low overall.
How is Roseau County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Roseau 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. Roseau County's composite score of 44 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 44% of US counties.