Marinette, WI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Marinette is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Marinette County, WI. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, lightning, and hail.
Storm events near Marinette
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Marinette's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Marinette 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 Marinette County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Marinette along with the rest of the county, not a Marinette-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 46.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 72.7 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 15.8 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 11.9 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 23.8 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 49 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 98.3 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 18.8 | Very Low |
| Hail | 75.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 46.9 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 18.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 82.1 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 54.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 68.2 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Marinette County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Marinette, WI at risk of?
Marinette 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 Marinette County, where Marinette is located, are cold wave, lightning, and hail.
What is Marinette's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Marinette County, where Marinette is located, scoring 98.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Marinette a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Marinette carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Marinette County.
Has Marinette had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 3 tornado, 34 hail, 19 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Marinette since 2016.