Holmen, WI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Holmen is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for La Crosse County, WI. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, hail, and landslide.
Storm events near Holmen
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Holmen's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Holmen 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 La Crosse County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Holmen along with the rest of the county, not a Holmen-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 11.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 74 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 22.8 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 88.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 84.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 96.8 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 27 | Very Low |
| Hail | 95.1 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 42.5 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 92.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 55.2 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 76.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 68 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full La Crosse County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Holmen, WI at risk of?
Holmen 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 La Crosse County, where Holmen is located, are cold wave, hail, and landslide.
What is Holmen's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for La Crosse County, where Holmen is located, scoring 96.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Holmen a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Holmen carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for La Crosse County.
Has Holmen had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 19 tornado, 186 hail, 153 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Holmen since 2016.