Manitowoc, WI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Manitowoc is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Manitowoc County, WI. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, cold wave, and heat wave.
Storm events near Manitowoc
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Manitowoc's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Manitowoc along with the rest of the county, not a Manitowoc-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 19.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 69.7 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 32.2 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 25.3 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 79.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 77.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 85.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 96 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 21.7 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 28 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 44.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 65.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 60.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 62.2 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Manitowoc County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Manitowoc, WI at risk of?
Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc County, where Manitowoc is located, are hail, cold wave, and heat wave.
What is Manitowoc's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Manitowoc County, where Manitowoc is located, scoring 96 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Manitowoc a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Manitowoc carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Manitowoc County.
Has Manitowoc had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 4 tornado, 44 hail, 16 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Manitowoc since 2016.