Beaver Dam, WI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Beaver Dam is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Dodge County, WI. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, cold wave, and tornado.
Storm events near Beaver Dam
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Beaver Dam's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Beaver Dam 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 Dodge County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Beaver Dam along with the rest of the county, not a Beaver Dam-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 47.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 68 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 36.9 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 72.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 85.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 87.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 46.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 93.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 18.4 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 42 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 63.3 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 59.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 77.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 63.5 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Dodge County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
Other cities in Dodge County:
More on Dodge County:
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Beaver Dam, WI at risk of?
Beaver Dam 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 Dodge County, where Beaver Dam is located, are hail, cold wave, and tornado.
What is Beaver Dam's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Dodge County, where Beaver Dam is located, scoring 93.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Beaver Dam a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Beaver Dam carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Dodge County.
Has Beaver Dam had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 26 tornado, 87 hail, 39 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Beaver Dam since 2016.