Renville County
Minnesota — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 38th
Renville County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 38.5, 38th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and winter weather exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $12M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | Medium | 8.92 / yr | $878K |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 20.79 / yr | $189K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 3.42 / yr | $1M |
| Hail | Medium | 4.85 / yr | $727K |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 11.84 / yr | $2M |
| Heat Wave | Low | 4.37 / yr | $528K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.74 / yr | $1M |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.48 / yr | $82K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.11 / yr | $1K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.79 / yr | $5M |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $5K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 35.60 / yr | $51K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $14K |
| 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 Renville County?
Renville County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 38.5 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 38th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Renville County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (Medium, $878K EAL), Winter Weather (Medium, $189K EAL), Strong Wind (Medium, $1M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Renville County compare to other Minnesota counties?
Renville County ranks #45 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. Renville County's $12M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.