Low Risk Minnesota  ·  Winter Storm / Wildfire

Saint Louis County MN

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

5/ 10
Threat Score
Population
200
Area
6,860
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Winter Storm / Wildfire
FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

Saint Louis County MN in Minnesota faces winter storm / wildfire risk across its 6,860 square mile area. Duluth on Lake Superior serves the largest county east of the Mississippi. Saint Louis 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 Blizzard
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (218) 726-2100
Emergency Shelters 2 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Saint Louis County MN
State Minnesota (MN)
Population 200
Area 6,860 sq miles
FEMA Region Low

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