Low Risk Minnesota  ·  Winter Storm / Wildfire

Lake of the Woods County MN

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

5/ 10
Threat Score
Population
4
Area
1,296
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Winter Storm / Wildfire
FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

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

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) 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

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