De Pere, WI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
De Pere is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Brown County, WI. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, hail, and lightning.
Storm events near De Pere
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of De Pere's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to De Pere 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 Brown County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering De Pere along with the rest of the county, not a De Pere-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 33.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 91.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 46.4 | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | 35.3 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 76 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 93.4 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 98.1 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 95.7 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 26.1 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 47.8 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 57.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 95 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 31 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 83.9 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Brown County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is De Pere, WI at risk of?
De Pere is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Brown County, where De Pere is located, are cold wave, hail, and lightning.
What is De Pere's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Brown County, where De Pere is located, scoring 98.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is De Pere a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — De Pere carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Brown County.
Has De Pere had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 21 tornado, 109 hail, 26 inland flooding events within 25 miles of De Pere since 2016.