Lake of the Woods County MN in Minnesota faces winter storm / wildfire risk across its 1,296 square mile area. Baudette serves this extreme north Minnesota county on the Canadian border. Lake of the Woods serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.
// Recommended Supplies
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// 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) 634-2836 |
| Emergency Shelters | 2 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
// County Profile
| County | Lake of the Woods County MN |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Population | 4 |
| Area | 1,296 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Low |
// Other Minnesota Counties
Houston County MN
Tornado / Flash Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Red Lake County MN
Tornado / Red River Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Le Sueur County MN
Tornado / Flash Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Stevens County MN
Tornado / Red River Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Murray County MN
Tornado / Flash Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Benton County MN
Tornado / Flash Flooding
6/10
Moderate