Fond du Lac, WI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Fond du Lac is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Fond du Lac County, WI. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, cold wave, and tornado.
Storm events near Fond du Lac
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Fond du Lac's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Fond du Lac along with the rest of the county, not a Fond du Lac-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 50.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 74.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 35 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 71.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 88.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 90.9 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 23.3 | Very Low |
| Hail | 93.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 20.7 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 29.6 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 55.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 62.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 85.3 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 68.1 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Fond du Lac County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Fond du Lac, WI at risk of?
Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac County, where Fond du Lac is located, are hail, cold wave, and tornado.
What is Fond du Lac's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Fond du Lac County, where Fond du Lac is located, scoring 93.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Fond du Lac a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Fond du Lac carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Fond du Lac County.
Has Fond du Lac had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 24 tornado, 66 hail, 24 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Fond du Lac since 2016.