Marshall County
Minnesota — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 24th
Marshall County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 23.6, 24th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $9M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | Medium | 14.10 / yr | $2M |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.01 / yr | $795K |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 20.79 / yr | $148K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 21.54 / yr | $2M |
| Hail | Low | 2.85 / yr | $368K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.32 / yr | $101K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 1.36 / yr | $4M |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.16 / yr | $330 |
| Strong Wind | Low | 1.54 / yr | $203K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.95 / yr | $250K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 0.97 / yr | $30K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 26.63 / yr | $37K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $2K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Marshall County?
Marshall County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 23.6 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 24th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Marshall County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (Medium, $2M EAL), Wildfire (Low, $795K EAL), Winter Weather (Medium, $148K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Marshall County compare to other Minnesota counties?
Marshall County ranks #63 of 87 Minnesota counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Marshall County's $9M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.