Natural Disaster Risk in Hanley Falls
Minnesota
Risk Summary for Hanley Falls
Hanley Falls scores 5.1/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Extreme Heat.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Hanley Falls, Minnesota
Located in the interior eastern United States in Yellow Medicine County, Hanley Falls is a small unincorporated community. The continental climate that characterizes this part of Minnesota — marked by some of the harshest winters in the lower 48 and warm summers — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Hanley Falls a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.
Hanley Falls's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.1/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Heat wave risk stands out as the primary natural hazard here, with above-average summer temperatures amplified by urban heat island effects in developed areas. Secondary hazards include winter and drought.
Relative to other U.S. communities, Hanley Falls's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 5.2/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by heat and winter, as measured by FEMA across Yellow Medicine County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.
With a moderate risk rating, Hanley Falls residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for heat is recommended.
What this means for Hanley Falls: Extreme Heat preparedness
- Check on elderly neighbors and never leave children or pets in parked vehicles.
- Stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity during the hottest hours when heat advisories are issued.
- Ensure reliable air conditioning and identify nearby cooling centers for extreme heat days.
Local Factors for Hanley Falls
These city-level factors differentiate Hanley Falls from other communities in Yellow Medicine County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
441
RuralGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Cool Continental
Latitude 44.7°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 3.5/10
Coordinates
44.6851° N, 95.6757° W
Yellow Medicine County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
Recent Climate Data for Hanley Falls
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.