Calumet County

Wisconsin — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

30.2

National percentile: 30th

Calumet County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 30.2, 30th national percentile), driven primarily by hail and cold wave exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $19M.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025

Expected Annual Loss $19M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Very Low Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Very High Capacity to recover
Population 52K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Hail
Medium $2M/yr
Cold Wave
Medium $4M/yr
Tornado
Low $3M/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Hail Medium 2.35 / yr $2M
Cold Wave Medium 5.68 / yr $4M
Tornado Low 0.21 / yr $3M
Lightning Low 32.99 / yr $518K
Heat Wave Low 1.58 / yr $587K
Strong Wind Low 2.55 / yr $814K
Winter Weather Low 15.74 / yr $67K
Riverine Flood Very Low 0.46 / yr $7M
Landslide Very Low 0.04 / yr $346
Ice Storm Very Low 0.28 / yr $22K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $33K
Hurricane Very Low 0.01 / yr $4K
Wildfire Very Low 0.00 / yr $6K
Avalanche Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Coastal Flood Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Drought Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Tsunami Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Volcanic Activity Very Low 0.00 / yr $0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall natural disaster risk for Calumet County?

Calumet County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 30.2 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 30th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Calumet County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Hail (Medium, $2M EAL), Cold Wave (Medium, $4M EAL), Tornado (Low, $3M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Calumet County compare to other Wisconsin counties?

Calumet County ranks #66 of 72 Wisconsin counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.

What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?

EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Calumet County's $19M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.