Menasha, WI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Menasha is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Winnebago County, WI. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, strong wind, and hail.
Storm events near Menasha
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Menasha's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Menasha 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 Winnebago County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Menasha along with the rest of the county, not a Menasha-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 40.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 89.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 33 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 75 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 91.3 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 95.3 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 26.1 | Very Low |
| Hail | 93.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 16.9 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 49.8 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 21.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 82.9 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 94.4 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 77.7 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Winnebago County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Menasha, WI at risk of?
Menasha is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Winnebago County, where Menasha is located, are cold wave, strong wind, and hail.
What is Menasha's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Winnebago County, where Menasha is located, scoring 95.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Menasha a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Menasha carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Winnebago County.
Has Menasha had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 17 tornado, 115 hail, 19 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Menasha since 2016.