Chippewa Falls, WI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Chippewa Falls is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Chippewa County, WI. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, strong wind, and hail.
Storm events near Chippewa Falls
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Chippewa Falls's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Chippewa Falls 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 Chippewa County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Chippewa Falls along with the rest of the county, not a Chippewa Falls-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 20 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 71 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 10.3 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 54.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 70.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 89.5 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 12.9 | Very Low |
| Hail | 79.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 50 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 66.9 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 69.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 81.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 61.6 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Chippewa County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Chippewa Falls, WI at risk of?
Chippewa Falls 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 Chippewa County, where Chippewa Falls is located, are cold wave, strong wind, and hail.
What is Chippewa Falls's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Chippewa County, where Chippewa Falls is located, scoring 89.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Chippewa Falls a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Chippewa Falls carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Chippewa County.
Has Chippewa Falls had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 14 tornado, 60 hail, 19 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Chippewa Falls since 2016.