Door County
Wisconsin — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 47th
Door County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 46.9, 47th national percentile), driven primarily by cold wave and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $15M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Cold Wave | Medium | 5.11 / yr | $5M |
| Hail | Low | 1.11 / yr | $609K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.21 / yr | $7M |
| Lightning | Low | 26.49 / yr | $217K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.27 / yr | $1M |
| Strong Wind | Low | 1.20 / yr | $486K |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $16K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.17 / yr | $52K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $25K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.06 / yr | $634 |
| Winter Weather | Low | 16.00 / yr | $23K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $13K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 0.16 / yr | $16K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Drought | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Hurricane | 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 Door County?
Door County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 46.9 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 47th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Door County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Cold Wave (Medium, $5M EAL), Hail (Low, $609K EAL), Riverine Flood (Low, $7M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Door County compare to other Wisconsin counties?
Door County ranks #54 of 72 Wisconsin counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a 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. Door County's $15M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.