Hazards that we face in Wadena can consist of natural or technological hazards. Natural hazards are presented by the physical world such as:
- Drought
- Earthquakes
- Extreme temperatures
- Flooding
- Ice storms
- Infectious diseases
- Lightning
- Solar storms
- Thunderstorms
- Tornadoes
- Wildfire
- Windstorms
Technological disasters are hazards presented by man such as:
- Dam failure
- Hazardous material accidents
- Radiological
- Structural fires
- Terrorism
- Wastewater system failure
- Water supply contamination