Yellow Medicine County
Minnesota — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 30th
Yellow Medicine County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 30.0, 30th national percentile), driven primarily by heat wave and winter weather exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $10M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Heat Wave | Medium | 4.21 / yr | $3M |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 21.00 / yr | $170K |
| Drought | Low | 8.74 / yr | $367K |
| Hail | Low | 3.93 / yr | $411K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 12.00 / yr | $1M |
| Strong Wind | Low | 2.86 / yr | $611K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.63 / yr | $91K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.09 / yr | $560 |
| Tornado | Low | 0.49 / yr | $673K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.46 / yr | $4M |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $12K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $9K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 35.30 / yr | $11K |
| 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 Yellow Medicine County?
Yellow Medicine County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 30.0 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 30th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Yellow Medicine County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Heat Wave (Medium, $3M EAL), Winter Weather (Medium, $170K EAL), Drought (Low, $367K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Yellow Medicine County compare to other Minnesota counties?
Yellow Medicine County ranks #54 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. Yellow Medicine County's $10M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.