Langlade County
Wisconsin — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 50th
Langlade County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 49.6, 50th national percentile), driven primarily by cold wave and lightning 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 | High | 9.32 / yr | $8M |
| Lightning | Medium | 29.71 / yr | $520K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 17.11 / yr | $60K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 1.84 / yr | $461K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.27 / yr | $1M |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.21 / yr | $4M |
| Hail | Very Low | 1.83 / yr | $128K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.12 / yr | $36K |
| Drought | Very Low | 2.53 / yr | $19K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $7K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 0.42 / yr | $39K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.23 / yr | $32 |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $8K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / 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 Langlade County?
Langlade County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 49.6 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 50th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Langlade County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Cold Wave (High, $8M EAL), Lightning (Medium, $520K EAL), Winter Weather (Low, $60K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Langlade County compare to other Wisconsin counties?
Langlade County ranks #48 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. Langlade County's $15M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.