Natural Disaster Risk in Warsaw

Natural Hazard Profile: Warsaw, Minnesota

Located in the interior eastern United States in Rice County, Warsaw 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 Warsaw a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Warsaw's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.1/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Wind damage from severe weather systems tops the local risk profile, with open terrain and frequent storm activity amplifying exposure to destructive gusts. Secondary hazards include hail and tornado.

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

With a high natural disaster risk rating, Warsaw residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for wind and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.