Low Risk Minnesota  ·  Winter Storm / Wildfire

Koochiching County MN

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

5/ 10
Threat Score
Population
13
Area
3,106
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Winter Storm / Wildfire
FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

Koochiching County MN in Minnesota faces winter storm / wildfire risk across its 3,106 square mile area. International Falls on the Canadian border serves this large remote north Minnesota county. Koochiching serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// Recommended Supplies

Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 5 / 10    Low Risk
Primary Hazard Winter Storm / Wildfire
Secondary Hazard Flash Flooding
FEMA Flood Zone Low
Federally Declared Disasters 6
Last Major Event 2012 Flooding
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (218) 283-1130
Emergency Shelters 2 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Koochiching County MN
State Minnesota (MN)
Population 13
Area 3,106 sq miles
FEMA Region Low

// Major Cities

International Falls MN

// Cities in This County

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