Wadena County MN in Minnesota faces winter storm / wildfire risk across its 535 square mile area. Wadena was struck by a devastating 2010 tornado in this north-central Minnesota county. Wadena serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.
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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 | 2010 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (218) 631-7679 |
| Emergency Shelters | 2 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
// County Profile
| County | Wadena County MN |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Population | 14 |
| Area | 535 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Low |
// Other Minnesota Counties
Houston County MN
Tornado / Flash Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Pope County MN
Tornado / Flash Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Steele County MN
Tornado / Flash Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Mower County MN
Tornado / Flash Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Benton County MN
Tornado / Flash Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Red Lake County MN
Tornado / Red River Flooding
6/10
Moderate