FEMA Records
1
Total declarations
Minnesota · FEMA + NOAA + National Risk Index
Crow Wing County, MN
1 FEMA disaster declarations (2022–2022), with a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Most common hazard: Severe Storm.
- 1
- FEMA declarations
- 1
- Major disasters
- 78
- NRI risk · Relatively Low
- Severe Storm
- Top hazard
The verdict
Crow Wing County ranks in the riskiest 22% of U.S. counties for FEMA-modeled hazard risk, with more federally declared disasters than 0% of the 2,791 counties FEMA tracks. FEMA rates the county's overall risk as Relatively Low, based on 1 federal disaster declarations recorded since 2022, most often severe storm, 74% below the national county average of 4.
- Riskiest 22%
- of U.S. counties for FEMA National Risk Index score
- Relatively Low
- FEMA National Risk Index rating
- 1
- FEMA declarations vs 4 national county avg
- 1
- severe storm declarations, the most common hazard here
FEMA's National Risk Index score reflects expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience; the declaration count above reflects only Presidentially declared disasters, not every hazard event.
How does Crow Wing County compare?
Crow Wing County vs. every U.S. county
FEMA disaster declarations, all-time
1 0th percentile higher than 0% of 2,791 counties
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Source FEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 · 2026-07-25
Crow Wing County's FEMA Risk Index score
FEMA National Risk Index composite score vs. the Minnesota county average
How disaster-prone is Crow Wing County?
Declaration frequency
Crow Wing County, Minnesota has recorded 1 FEMA disaster declarations between 2022 and 2022, of which 1 were classified as Major Disaster declarations (DR) requiring federal individual and public assistance. That puts the county's average at - declarations per year, or roughly 46% below the Minnesota county average of 1.9 and 74% below the national county average of 3.8. The dominant disaster type on record is Severe Storm, with 1 of 1 declarations falling under this category.
FEMA National Risk Index
This county sits among the highest-risk counties nationally on FEMA's National Risk Index, a composite score of 77.5/100 (Relatively Low). Expected Annual Loss is rated Relatively Low (roughly $39.5M in annualized losses). Social vulnerability reads Relatively Low and community resilience Very High, both critical modifiers of realized harm here. Of the 18 hazards FEMA models, Cold Wave stands out as the sharpest exposure here, rated Relatively High.
Flood exposure & the bottom line
Taken together, Crow Wing County's federal disaster history is about as quiet as U.S. counties get, a very low relative risk level on this measure.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level
Very Low
vs. Minnesota Avg
-46%
State avg: 1.9
vs. National Avg
-74%
National avg: 3.8
Avg Per Year
-
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FEMA NRI 8-hazard radar - Crow Wing County
How to read this radar
The radar plots Crow Wing County's relative exposure to the eight headline natural hazards used by the FEMA National Risk Index. Each axis is the qualitative NRI risk rating (Very Low through Very High) re-expressed on a 0-100 scale so that the polygon shape lets you compare a county against another at a glance. A rounder polygon means broad multi-hazard exposure; a spiky polygon means one or two dominant hazards drive most of the modeled risk.
NRI Source
FEMA 2023
Latest NRI release
County FIPS
27035
MN state code
Source: FEMA National Risk Index FEMA National Risk Index Per-county per-hazard ratings, 2023 release
Disaster Types
Severe Storm 1
Declaration Types
What DR / EM / FM mean
FEMA categorizes declarations as Major Disasters (DR), Emergencies (EM), or Fire Management Assistance (FM).
Major Disaster - 1 100.0%
of all 1 declarations
FEMA Declarations Timeline
| Year | Declarations | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | |
Disaster Declarations
| DR# | Title | Type | Incident | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4666 | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING | DR | Severe Storm | 2022-08-09 |
Storm Events in Minnesota
| Storm Type | Events | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 5,642 | 16 | 29 | $103.3M |
| Hail | 5,166 | 0 | 0 | $35.2M |
| Extreme Cold/Wind Chill | 2,326 | 9 | 4 | $55.0K |
| Winter Storm | 1,943 | 2 | 20 | $10.1M |
| Heavy Snow | 1,420 | 10 | 14 | $1.0M |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database NOAA Storm Events Database State-level aggregated data, 2015–2025
FEMA National Risk Index
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Score: 77.5/100
Expected Annual Loss
Relatively Low
$39.5M/year
Social Vulnerability
Relatively Low
Community Resilience
Very High
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Cold Wave Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Tornado Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) Ratings reflect relative scores among all US counties. Data: hazards.fema.gov/nri
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many natural disasters has Crow Wing County, Minnesota had?
Crow Wing County, Minnesota has received 1 FEMA disaster declarations from 2022 to 2022. Of these, 1 were major disaster declarations.
What is the most common disaster type in Crow Wing County?
The most common disaster type in Crow Wing County is Severe Storm, with 1 declaration.
How does Crow Wing County's disaster risk compare to the Minnesota average?
Crow Wing County has 1 disaster declarations, which is 46% lower than the Minnesota county average of 1.9 declarations. Compared to the national county average of 3.8, it is 74% lower.
How many major FEMA disaster declarations has Crow Wing County received?
Crow Wing County has received 1 major disaster declaration, representing 100% of all 1 disaster declarations. Major disaster declarations typically involve significant damage requiring federal assistance.
What types of storms are most common in Minnesota?
The most common storm types in Minnesota include Thunderstorm Wind (5,642 events), Hail (5,166 events), Extreme Cold/Wind Chill (2,326 events). NOAA storm event data covers severe weather from 2015 to 2025.
What is the overall disaster risk level for Crow Wing County?
Crow Wing County has just 1 FEMA disaster declaration on record, placing it in the very-low-risk band, among the quieter counties in FEMA's declaration history.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for Crow Wing County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, Crow Wing County, Minnesota has an overall risk score of 77.5 out of 100 (Relatively Low). The county's social vulnerability rating is Relatively Low and community resilience is Very High. The Expected Annual Loss (EAL) score is Relatively Low, representing $39.5M in annualized losses.
Which natural hazard poses the greatest risk to Crow Wing County?
Based on FEMA NRI data, the highest-risk natural hazard in Crow Wing County is Cold Wave (risk rating: Relatively High). Other significant hazards include Strong Wind (Relatively Moderate) and Wildfire (Relatively Low). These scores are based on FEMA's analysis of historical event frequency, exposed assets, and community vulnerability.
Data Sources & Methodology
Disaster declaration data comes from the FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 API, which includes all federally declared disasters, emergencies, and fire management assistance grants.
Storm event data is sourced from the NOAA Storm Events Database (2015–2025), which tracks significant weather events including thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, and winter storms.
This data is provided for informational purposes only. FEMA disaster declarations represent federal response actions and may not capture all local emergencies or weather events.
What this means for Crow Wing County
Crow Wing County, MN runs 46% below the Minnesota county average for federal disaster declarations (1 vs 2), a very low historical load overall.
- Its most common federal declaration type is major disaster (1 of 1) - know the hazards most likely here before they happen. Minnesota overview
- See how this county ranks against the rest of the country for disaster frequency. Most-disaster rankings
- Read how to read FEMA declarations, NRI risk scores, and what they do and don't tell you. Disaster-data guide
Historical declaration counts describe past federal response, not a forecast. For current threats, follow the National Weather Service and local officials; in an emergency call 911.
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, this profile draws on 2,791 tracked U.S. counties in FEMA's Disaster Declarations Summaries dataset, refreshed as of 2026-07-25. Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
All federal data sources used on this page
- FEMA OpenFEMA, Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 - all federally-declared disasters for this county. fema.gov/openfema/disaster-declarations
- FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) - per-county per-hazard risk ratings and expected annual loss. hazards.fema.gov/nri
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database - state-level storm/severe-weather event records, 2015–2025. ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents
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