Baraboo, WI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Baraboo is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Sauk County, WI. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, landslide, and cold wave.
Storm events near Baraboo
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Baraboo's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Baraboo itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Sauk County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Baraboo along with the rest of the county, not a Baraboo-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 27.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 77.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 25.3 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 67.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 78.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 85.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 33.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 92.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 9 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 50.3 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 87.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 52.7 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 58.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 44.7 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Sauk County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Baraboo, WI at risk of?
Baraboo is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Sauk County, where Baraboo is located, are hail, landslide, and cold wave.
What is Baraboo's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Sauk County, where Baraboo is located, scoring 92.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Baraboo a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Baraboo carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Sauk County.
Has Baraboo had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 7 tornado, 87 hail, 77 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Baraboo since 2016.