Hudson, WI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Hudson is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for St. Croix County, WI. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, hail, and tornado.
Storm events near Hudson
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Hudson's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Hudson 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 St. Croix County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Hudson along with the rest of the county, not a Hudson-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 45.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 64.1 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 7.1 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 48.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 84.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 76.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 13.4 | Very Low |
| Hail | 87.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 34.8 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 68.6 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 76 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 93.5 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 65.9 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full St. Croix County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Hudson, WI at risk of?
Hudson 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 St. Croix County, where Hudson is located, are strong wind, hail, and tornado.
What is Hudson's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for St. Croix County, where Hudson is located, scoring 93.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Hudson a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Hudson carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for St. Croix County.
Has Hudson had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 23 tornado, 303 hail, 10 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Hudson since 2016.