Natural Disaster Risk in Marshall

Natural Hazard Profile: Marshall, Minnesota

Located in the interior eastern United States in Lyon County, Marshall is a city of approximately 15,888 residents. 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 Marshall a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Marshall's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.0/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The area faces significant winter hazard exposure, with nor'easters, ice storms, or blizzards regularly challenging transportation networks and power infrastructure. Secondary hazards include drought and cold wave.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Marshall's natural disaster risk is near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 5.2/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by winter and drought, as measured by FEMA across Lyon County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a moderate risk rating, Marshall 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 winter is recommended.