Hurricane Risk in Wisconsin
All Wisconsin counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index hurricane score
Hurricane risk — tropical cyclones bringing extreme wind, rain, and storm surge — is rated for 34 of 72 Wisconsin counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Dane County carries the state's highest hurricane score at 29.2, with $17K in expected annual hurricane losses.
No Wisconsin county reaches the High band for hurricane, and expected annual losses from hurricane total roughly $146K statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Hurricane
| # | County | Hurricane Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dane County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $17K | |
| 2 | Brown County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $12K | |
| 3 | Manitowoc County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $8K | |
| 4 | Sheboygan County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $9K | |
| 5 | Fond du Lac County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $8K | |
| 6 | Racine County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $6K | |
| 7 | Milwaukee County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $5K | |
| 8 | Dodge County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $6K | |
| 9 | Outagamie County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $7K | |
| 10 | Kenosha County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $6K | |
| 11 | Winnebago County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $5K | |
| 12 | Kewaunee County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $6K | |
| 13 | Grant County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $4K | |
| 14 | Rock County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $4K | |
| 15 | Jefferson County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $4K | |
| 16 | Lafayette County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $4K | |
| 17 | Green Lake County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $2K | |
| 18 | Walworth County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $3K | |
| 19 | Monroe County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $2K | |
| 20 | Green County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $3K | |
| 21 | Columbia County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $2K | |
| 22 | Calumet County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $4K | |
| 23 | Waukesha County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $3K | |
| 24 | Vernon County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $1K | |
| 25 | Adams County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $1K | |
| 26 | Washington County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $3K | |
| 27 | Sauk County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $2K | |
| 28 | Waushara County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $2K | |
| 29 | Juneau County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $1K | |
| 30 | Richland County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $1K | |
| 31 | Iowa County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $2K | |
| 32 | Crawford County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $1K | |
| 33 | Marquette County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $734 | |
| 34 | Ozaukee County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $2K |
34 Wisconsin counties with measurable hurricane risk. See the national hurricane ranking or all Wisconsin counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Wisconsin county has the highest hurricane risk?
Dane County has the highest FEMA hurricane risk score in Wisconsin at 29.2 (Very Low), with $17K in expected annual losses and about 0.01 events per year.
How many Wisconsin counties face significant hurricane risk?
34 Wisconsin counties record measurable hurricane risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.