Natural Disasters in Windom, MN
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
27.7
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
29.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
46.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
72.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 78.4 |
| Hail | 75.2 |
| Cold Wave | 70.9 |
| Drought | 66.3 |
| Ice Storm | 53.7 |
| Strong Wind | 53.6 |
| Heat Wave | 46.8 |
| Tornado | 42.8 |
| Landslide | 36.8 |
| Wildfire | 32.6 |
| Earthquake | 10.0 |
| Lightning | 9.3 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
17
Most Recent
Flood
Jun 2024
Most Common Type
Flood
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2024 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 8, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 7, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 12, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 5, 2018 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| May 3, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Oct 13, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 19, 2010 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Apr 1, 1998 | Tornado | TORNADOES AND SEVERE STORMS |
| Jan 16, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jan 7, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
| Jun 11, 1993 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 18, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Apr 11, 1965 | Flood | FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
43
Total Claims Paid
$469,632
Avg Claim Payout
$10,922
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,185,706
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
204
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4797 | Flood | 40 | $1,457,994 |
| DR-1941 | Severe Storm(s) | 82 | $534,095 |
| DR-4442 | Flood | 28 | $496,337 |
| DR-4390 | Flood | 33 | $491,844 |
| DR-4113 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $168,986 |
| DR-1900 | Flood | 5 | $36,450 |
Windom has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, hail, cold wave. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 43 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,185,706 in public assistance recovery funding.